USCC Pamphlet 600-20 Guide to United States Corps of Cadets Conduct Policy.pdf

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SUMMARY of CHANGE

USCC Pam 600-20

Guide to United States Corps of Cadets Conduct Policy

This major revision, dated TBD —

Converts the USCC CADET SOP AY23 document into a USCC REG and USCC Pamphlets.

Eliminates classroom related information already covered in DPOMs and within the authority of the

Dean. DPOMs already include information on classroom procedures, graded events, AI, Tutoring.

Updates uniform chart and affiliated privileges.

References to TAC responsibilities removed in bulk. Only remaining mentions are where it nests with

the cadet chain of command responsibilities. TAC duties and responsibilities will be covered

elsewhere.

Codifies Cadet Corps Squad, Club Squad, Unit Spirit Gear, or Company Athletic attire as

commensurate with the Army Physical Fitness Uniform (APFU) for the purposes of customs and

courtesies.

Codifies Cadet Corps Squad, Club Squad, Unit Spirit Gear, or Company Athletic attire as

commensurate with the Army Physical Fitness Uniform (APFU) for the purposes of customs and

courtesies.

Codified different types of walking privileges to address extended walking privilege radius for special

occasions (i.e. class weekend)

Includes the new A, B, and F weekend vernacular as adopted in lieu of A and A/D weekends for

AY24.

Clarifies authorized cadet parking locations and times.

Amends mobility methods to address micro-mobility and other transportation methods beyond cars

and motorcycles.

Adds in class weekend privileges as a standard set in lieu of memos per weekend per year.

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Headquarters

United States Corps of Cadets

West Point, NY

USCC Pamphlet 600–20

16 June 2023

Effective 16 June 2023

Personnel-General

Guide to United States Corps of Cadets Conduct Policy

By Order of the Commandant of

Cadets:

600-20, USCC Pamphlet 670-1,

and USCC Pamphlet 420-1.

how to submit memorandums

THRU the appropriate agencies.

QUANDER.MARK.CHRI

STOPHER.1019048736

Digitally signed by

QUANDER.MARK.CHRISTOPHER.1019048

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Date: 2023.06.16 15:38:57 -04'00'

Applicability.

This

regulation

Supplementation.

MARK C. QUANDER

Brigadier General, United States Army

Commandant of Cadets

Official:

GINGER E. LEVINE

Administrative Assistant

to the Commandant of Cadets

History. This is a new publication to

replace elements of the former

USCC Cadet SOP. This USCC

Pamphlet has affiliated regulations

and

pamphlets.

All

versions of the Cadet SOP are now

obsolete with the publication of this

regulation and affiliated pamphlets.

Summary.

This

document

establishes the USCC Pamphlet

600-20

accompany

USCC

Regulation

applies to all personnel under

operational control of the United

States Corps of Cadets at the

United States Military Academy.

Proponent

and

exception

authorit y. The proponent of this

regulation is the Brigade Tactical

Department. The proponent has the

authority to approve exceptions or

waivers to this regulation that are

consistent with controlling law and

regulations,

except

where

otherwise

specified

within

the

pamphlet.

Cadets,

units,

and

leaders may request an exception

or waiver to this regulation by

providing justification that includes

a full analysis of the expected

benefits and risks. All requests for

exceptions or waivers will be

endorsed by the commander or

senior leader of the requesting

activity and forwarded through their

higher

headquarters

the

proponent or specified approval

authority. Refer to AR 25–50 for

specific guidance on

Supplementation of this regulation

and establishment of command or

local forms are prohibited without

prior

approval

from

the

Commandant of the Corps of

Cadets.

Suggested improvements. Users

are invited to submit comments and

suggested

improvements

IAW

USCC Regulation 600-20.

Distribution. This publication is

available in electronic media and is

in- tended for the United States

Corps of Cadets at the United

States

Military

Academy

and

affiliated USMA staff and faculty

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Contents (Listed by paragraph and page number)

Chapter 1

Introduction

Introduction, page 5

Purpose • 1–1, page 5

Objectives • 1–3, page 5

Explanation of abbreviations and terms • 1–4, page 5

References and forms • 1–5, page 6

Responsibilities • 1–6, page 5

Chapter 2

Military Discipline and General Cadet Conduct

Personal Accountability and Performance of Duty, • 2–1, page 6

Group Accountability and Formation Procedures, • 2–2, page 6

Excusals from Performance of Duty, • 2–3, page 7

Proper Decorum and Professional Customs and Courtesies, • 2–4, page 9

Conduct while Conducting Physical Activity, • 2–5, page 10

Conduct, Customs, and Courtesies Expectations for Fourth Class Cadets, • 2–6, page 12

Chapter 3

Professional Conduct and Command Programs

General, • 3–1, page 13

Chapter 4

Conduct in Barracks

General • 4-1, page 13

Cadet Rooms • 4-2, page 13

TAPS and Lights Out Procedures • 4-3, page 13

Room Security and Door Locking • 4-4; page 14

Security of Government Property • 4-5, page 15

Security of Personal Property • 4-6, page 15

Barracks Safety • 4-7, page 15

Elevator Use • 4-8, page 15

Chapter 5

Cadet Duty Officer

Purpose • 5-1, page 16

Responsibilities • 5-2, page 16

Staff Duty Conduct • 5-3, page 16

Brigade Duty Officer • 5-4, page 17

Regimental Duty Officer • 5-5, page 17

Company Duty Officer • 5-6 page 18

Unit Duty Officer • 5-7, page 19

The Cadet in Charge of Quarters • 5-8, page 20

Central Guard Room • 5-9, page 23

First Class Club Guards • 5-10, page 23

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Contents—Continued

Chapter 6

Inspection Policies

General • 6-1, page 23

Inspection periods, definition, and expectations • 6-2, page 24

Chapter 7

Relationships

Cadet Relationships • 7-1, page 27

Sexual Intercourse on the West Point Military Reservation • 7-2, page 26

Romantic Activity • 7-3, page 27

Fraternization • 7-4, page 27

Prohibited Upper-Class/Fourth Class Relationships • 7-5, page 27

Social Media or Online Relationships between Upper and Fourth-Class Cadets, or Cadets and

Non-Commissioned or Commissioned Officers • 7-6, page 28

Undue Familiarity • 7-7, page 28

Ongoing business relationships • 7-8, page 28

Dating or Personal Associations between Cadets and non-Cadet personnel • 7-9, page 28

Prior Relationships and Team/Club Friendships • 7-10, page 29

Conduct within the Sponsorship Program/When Visiting Staff and Faculty • 7-11, page 29

Chapter 8

Academic Conduct

General • 8-1, page 30

Instructor Authority • 8-2, page 31

Examinations • 8-3, page 31

Additional Instruction • 8-4, page 31

Tutoring • 8-5, page 32

Evening Study Period • 8-6, page 32

Center for Enhanced Performance • 8-7, page 32

Lectures • 8-8, page 33

Class Excusals • 8-9, page 33

Chapter 9

Mess Hall Conduct

General Mess Hall Standards • 9-1, page 34

Table Commandant Responsibilities • 9-2 page, 34

Fourth Class Mess Hall Conduct • 9-3, page 35

Floaters • 9-4, page 36

Taking Seats • 9-5, page 35

Guest Meals • 9-6, page 36

Optional Dinner Uniforms • 9-7, page 36

Chapter 10

Control of Firearms in the Central Post Restricted Area (CPRA).

Firearms General • 10-1, page 36

Hunting Season • 10-2, page 37

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Contents—Continued

Hobby Weapons • 10-3, page 37

Weapons Clubs • 10-4, page 37

Security of Government Property and Weapons • 10-5, page 38

Chapter 11

Spirit Missions

Spirit Missions, General • 11-1, page 38

Chapter 12

Privately Owned Vehicles and other Modes of Transport

Maintaining and operating a POV on West Point • 12-1, page 39

Vehicles Authorized • 12-2, page 39

Restrictions • 12-3, page 39

Eligibility • 12-4, page 39

Standards • 12-5, page 40

Parking • 12-6, page 41

Operating a POV on and Off West Point • 12-7, page 43

Other Modes of Transportation • 12-8, page 43

Chapter 13

Alcohol Conduct

Purpose • 13-1, page 44

General • 13-2, page 44

Eligibility • 13-3, page 45

General Alcohol Standards and Restrictions • 13-4, page 46

First Class Club Rules and Authorized Patrons • 13-5, page 47

Enforcement • 13-6, page 48

Alcohol at Unit Events • 13-7, page 48

Chapter 14

Privileges, Passes, and Leave

Purpose • 14-1, page 48

Definitions • 14-2, page 48

Cadet Eligibility • 14-3, page 48

Standards of Performance, Probation, and Conditioned Statuses • 14-4, page 49

Privilege Reinstatement • 14-5, page 50

Pass and Leave Privileges Commensurate with rank • 14-6, page 50

Walking Privileges • 14-7, page 54

Off Post Privileges • 14-8, page 54

Uniform and Attire Authorizations • 14-9, page 54

Chapter 15

Privileges for Class Weekends

General • 15-1, page 56

Acceptance Day • 15-2, page 56

Plebe-Parent Weekend • 15-3, page 56

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Contents—Continued

Yearling Winter Weekend • 15-4, page 57

500 th Night • 15-5, page 57

Ring Weekend • 15-6, page 58

100 th Night • 15-7, page 58

Chapter 16

Cadet Summer Training Privileges

Policy • 16-1, page 58

For a complete Glossary, see USCC Reg 600-20.

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Chapter 1

Introduction

1-1. Purpose

This pamphlet is supplemental to USCC AR 600-20. itestablishes Cadet standards, obligations,

authorizations, and privileges to create an environment in which each cadet’s concept of duty

can develop and strengthen through good order and discipline. Cadets are personally

responsible for knowing and adhering to the standards set forth in this regulation.

1-2. Scope

Provisions of this pamphlet apply to personnel assigned, attached, or under Operational Control

(OPCON) of the United States Corps of Cadets (USCC). This pamphlet is punitive. Violations of

the policies in this publication are punishable under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, Article

92, Failure to Obey Order or Regulation, AR 150-1 (Organization. Administration, and

Operation) , and USCC Regulation 351-1 located on the USMA G5 Publications Library page.

1–3. Objectives

The objectives of this publication are to—

a. Provide clear instructions for the day-to-day activities of cadets.

b. Mirror the Army’s system of regulation and corresponding pamphlet formats to familiarize

cadets with the process of locating, reading, and applying guidance and instructions found in

standard publications.

c. Standardize the location of the USCC Regulation and corresponding Pamphlet to USMA

G5 Publications Library.

1–4. Explanation of abbreviations and terms

See USCC Reg 600-20 located on USMA G5 Publications Library page.

1–5. References and forms

See appendix A.

1–6. Responsibilities

a. The Brigade Tactical Department (BTD) will:

(1) Establish policies and procedures for cadet appearance, conduct, and living Standards on

behalf of the Commandant of the United States Corps of Cadets (CMDT).

(2) At a minimum review the USCC PAM every 5 years in accordance with USMA Regulation

25-30 Publications, or as revisions are required.

(3) Ensure broad dissemination of the USCC PAM 600-20 located on USMA G5 Publications

Library page.

(4) Provide training as necessary on significant updates to this pamphlet and/or its affiliated

USCC regulation.

(5) Submit proposed changes, additions, or corrections to the pamphlet in accordance with

USCC Reg 600-20

b. The Corps of Cadets will:

(1) Review and comply with this document.

(2) Ensure broad dissemination of the regulation and pamphlet digital locations to the Corps

of Cadets.

(3) Submit proposed changes, additions, or correctios to the regulation in accordance with

USCC Reg 600-20 located on USMA G5 Publications Library page.

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Chapter 2

Military Discipline and General Cadet Conduct

2-1 Personal Accountability and Performance of Duty

As stated in USCC REG 600-20, personal accountability and performance of duty are the

ultimate responsibility of the military professional. There are two predominant mechanisms for

cadets to document and verify their individual whereabouts, while providing the command with

cadet accountability. Individual Cadets are responsible for personally signing in and out in the

Cadet Information System (CIS) and in accordance with any additional published company

procedures (e.g. physical sign out at the Cadet in Charge of Quarters (CQ) desk). Cadets will

sign out on CIS for trip section even if the entirety of the trip section will be signed out at the

Central Guard Room (CGR).

Cadets are responsible for signing in upon return and for changing their sign out status if they

participate in two subsequent activities that require different sign out statuses. If a Cadet is

unsure which category to sign out under, they may choose “other” and provide the details as

necessary.

a. The Cadet Information System (CIS) is the digital system of record and mechanism for

accountability. Individual cadets are responsible for personally signing in and out within the CIS

any time they depart for the following locations or to participate in the following activities.

(1) Sick Call/Medical Appointment

(2) Hospital

(3) Quarters/Bed Rest

(4) Pass

(5) Special Pass/ Emergency Leave

(6) Off Post Privileges (OPPs)

(7) Religious Activities

(8) Corps Squad Practice

(9) Club Practice

(10) Walking Privileges

(11) Trip/Competition

(12) Other

b. CQ and/or CGR. In addition to signing in and out online, cadets are also responsible for

physically signing in and out in accordance with their company sign out procedures.

2–2. Group Accountability and Formation Procedures

a. Formations. Formations are held in support of gaining a unit or group accountability.

(1) When a formation is held in support of gaining accountability for a duty event, squad

leaders will render one of the following verbal reports: # assigned, # present, and follow on

reasons for Cadets not present; for example. (“All Accounted For” is not an authorized report.)

(2) When required for the type of formation, including but not limited to meals, company

athletics, and recall, identified cadet unit leaders and staff are responsible for submitting

accountability reports through the CIS immediately following formation. Cadets with duty

positions that require follow-on CIS reporting are outlined in USCC Pamphlet 6-22 (The Cadet

Chain of Command Leadership Evaluation and Development Procedures), located on USMA

G5 Publications Library page, and will receive training at the outset of the academic semester

on report submission guidelines.

b. Academic Classes. Procedures for accountability during academic instruction are codified

in Dean's Policy and Operating Memorandum for Classroom and Related Departmental

Procedures, located on USMA G5 Publications Library page. Cadet leaders in the role of

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Academic Officer and/or NCO subsequently responsible for documenting the reasons for all

class lates, absences, and early departures, and inputting them into CIS. Cadet chain of

command members will verify their subordinates’ excuses for the late or absence, if one is

given, using sign out records and other appropriate documentation.

c. Lectures and Commandant’s Hour Training . For events including, but not limited to,

mandatory lectures, Commandant’s hour training, and Cadet Character Education Program

sessions, the Cadet chain of command is responsible for accountability at these mandatory

training sessions and reporting lates, absences, and early departures to their chains of

command. When required for the training or lecture, cadet leaders will ensure their companies

sit in the prescribed seating areas.

d. Athletic Events . For all home athletic games, the cadet brigade staff will designate either

assigned areas for each company or a general area for open cadet seating. These designated

areas are the only authorized seating areas for Cadets. If company sections are designated,

cadets will sit with their company. If “open seating” is authorized, Cadets must remain within the

designated assigned area for cadets. During a football game, the Corps of Cadets will stand for

the entire game except during halftime. Cadets will only stand with the Corps even if tickets are

purchased. Cadets are authorized to bring guests to the Corps seating only if they are on official

duty as an escort. Cadets with guests in the cadet section are responsible for their guests’

actions. Cadets are required to stay off the field while the game is in progress. During all athletic

events, failure to stay off the field may result in a penalty against the Army team. While in the

Cadet section, Cadets may wear company hats or Tactical (TAC) team approved company

items. Those items must be carried to and from the game, and cadets must resume a complete

uniform anytime when leaving the cadet section.

e. Special Events . When appropriate and as specific events require, the cadet brigade staff

will designate either assigned areas for each company or a general area for open cadet seating.

When specified for special events, cadets will adhere to the published seating chart

disseminated.

2–3. Excusals from Performance of Duty

The following are considered valid excusals and excusal procedures for the performance of

duties. For more information related specifically to exemptions from performance of duty as it

relates to academics, refer to the Dean's Policy and Operating Memorandum for Classroom and

Related Departmental Procedures and USMA Reg 350-12 both located on the USMA G5

Publications Library page.

a. Excusals and late return authorizations related to trip section . The trip section system is a

mechanism to prioritize competing places of duty for cadets and document excusal requests

and approvals. An excusal from a place of duty for a requested trip section requires Tactical

(TAC) team authorization. Cadets may not depart on trip section without having received TAC

team approval for that specific trip section. The company TAC team has final authority on

priority of trip sections when competing trip sections are input into the system for an individual

cadet. If approved by a member of the TAC team, that trip section becomes the cadet’s new

place of duty. A cadet may not choose to miss a trip section once a member of the TAC team

has approved it for that individual cadet. Failure to attend an approved trip section may be

considered a failure to report to place of duty. Once approved for the trip section, cadets will

sign out in the CIS under the appropriate trip section. Individual Cadets are responsible for

personally signing in and out in the CIS, even if the entirety of the trip section will be signed out

at CGR. They are responsible for signing in upon return and are responsible for changing their

sign out status if they participate in two subsequent activities that require different sign out

statuses. If a cadet is unsure which category to sign out under, they may choose “other” and

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provide the details as necessary.

(1) Trip Sections Returning to USMA After 1930.

(a) Cadets who competed away from West Point and returning to West Point from trip

sections who arrive after 1930 hours are authorized to report themselves as exempt from

unannounced grading in morning classes the following day. Cadets are not exempt from Written

Partial Reviews (WPRs), submitting papers, projects, and reports on the day they are due. The

Officer in Charge will notify ODEAN/AARS and respective companies of such authorizations

before classes begin that morning.

(b) Corps Squad team members returning from competitions after 1930 may report

themselves as exempt from the following during the next academic day's morning classes:

Writs, Written Impartial Reviews, and Graded In-Class Recitations.

(2) Trip Sections Returning to USMA After 2330.

(a) Cadets returning to West Point from trip sections who arrive after 2330 hours are excused

from breakfast formation, breakfast, and morning classes until 0930. If a cadet chooses to

attend class prior to 0930, they are excused from all class grading during that period. These

Cadets are also authorized PMI. The Officer in Charge will notify the ODEAN/AARS and

respective companies of such authorizations before classes begin that morning.

(b) Club team members and trip section attendees returning after 2330 may report

themselves as exempt from the following during the next academic day’s morning classes:

Writs, Written Partial Reviews, and graded In-Class Recitations.

O/Dean and OC to excuse team members from the following during the next academic day:

Breakfast Formation, Mandatory Breakfast, First Two Class Periods, AM Room Inspections

(AMI/MMI).

(3) Trip Sections Returning to USMA After 0100.

(a) ORs and OICs of club teams and trip sections returning after 0100 may coordinate with

0/Dean and the OC to excuse team members and trip section attendees from the following

during that academic day: Breakfast Formation, Mandatory Breakfast, First Two Class Periods,

and AM Room Inspections (AMI).

(4) Trip Sections Returning to USMA After 0200.

(a) The first official duty for cadets returning to West Point from trip sections who arrive after

0200 hours is lunch formation and those cadets are authorized PMI. If a cadet chooses to

attend class prior to lunch formation, they are excused from all in-class grading during that

period. The Officer in Charge will notify the ODEAN/AARs and respective companies of such

authorizations before classes begin that morning.

(5) Trip Sections Returning to USMA After 0300. The head Officer Representative (OR) of a

Corps Squad team returning from a competition after 0300 may coordinate with the Office of the

Dean (O/Dean) and the USCC Officer-in-Charge (QC) to excuse team members from the

following during that academic day: Breakfast Formation, Mandatory Breakfast, First Four Class

Periods, AM Room Inspection (AMI/MMI).

b. Excusals and late return authorizations related to medical issues .

(1) Cadets will not excuse themselves from their place of duty for illness, wellness, sick call,

or medical appointments, except in emergency situations involving risk to life, limb, or eyesight.

Excusals from performance of duty related to medical to illness and/or wellness require

Company TAC team notification and approval and/or notification to instructors, as necessary.

When able, cadets will sign out in the CIS under the appropriate medical excusal category.

(2) When necessary and appropriate, supporting documentation, like valid quarters slip or a

valid Cadet Medical Excusal (profile) will be issued by a medical provider. Cadets will inform

their cadet chain of command, TAC team, instructors, and coaches, as applicable, if such

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documentation is issued. As much as is possible, it is also the responsibility of the cadet to keep

their chain of command and TAC team informed as their medical situation progresses.

(3) In general, cadets will not schedule routine medical and wellness appointments at a time

that conflicts with another place of duty requirement. Cadets will make every effort to schedule

routine medical appointments at a time when the cadet does not already have a previously

scheduled duty activity or place of duty. The only exception for this is Center for Personal

Development (CPD) and Behavioral Health (BH) appointments when no other times are

available.

c. Excusals and late return authorizations related to Honor Hearings. See USCC Pam 15-1

(The Cadet Honor Code, System, and Committee Procedures) located on the USMA G5

Publications Library page for information related to late hearing procedures and excusals from

academic grading and attendance.

d. Other Authorizations.

(1) Home Corps Squad competitions conducted during evening study period (see USMA

Reg 350-12). Members of athletic teams competing in weeknight home competitions beginning

at or after 1900 are authorized to report themselves exempt from grading in morning classes

on the following day.

e. When a cadet needs an excusal from the performance of duty not covered by the

paragraphs above, that cadet will communicate with their chain of command and company TAC

team to both request, coordinate, and gain the appropriate excusals.

2-4. Proper Decorum and Professional Customs and Courtesies

As outlined in USCC Regulation 600-20 located at USMA G5 Publications Library , cadets will

adhere to standard military customs and courtesies as outlined in Army Regulation (AR) 600-25

(Salutes, Honors, and Courtesy) . Additional guidance as it relates to decorum and professional

customs, and courtesies for cadets includes the following:

a. Military Courtesies among Cadets. All Cadets will be addressed as “Sir”, “Ma’am”,

“Sergeant”, “Corporal” or “Cadet” as appropriate in all duty related activities (formations,

inspections, parades, guard duty, etc.). Fourth Class (4CL) Cadets will always maintain

appropriate courtesy within the Central Post Restricted Area (CPRA).

b. Saluting in Uniform . A salute and greeting are required when both the Cadet and officer are

in uniform. Cadet Corps Squad, Club Squad, Unit Spirit Gear, or Company Athletic attire is

considered commensurate with the Army Physical Fitness Uniform (APFU) for the purposes of

customs and courtesies. Additionally, the optional Corps of Cadets Fitness Uniform (CCFU) and

the Black and Gold (B&G) uniform require adherence to customs and courtesies commensurate

with other standard uniforms when worn. As such, cadets wearing any of the forementioned

attire will render appropriate customs and courtesies. Within approximately six paces, the Cadet

will salute and greet the officer with an appropriate greeting, e.g., “Good Morning, Sir/Ma’am.”

The Cadet will hold his/her salute until the officer has returned and dropped their salute.

c. Saluting while Carrying Items. When carrying an item, it will be carried in the left hand,

leaving the right hand free to salute. A person carrying articles with both hands, or otherwise so

occupied as to make saluting impracticable, is not required to salute a senior individual or return

the salute to a subordinate individual. However, both parties will still exchange the appropriate

verbal greetings.

d. Saluting while running . Cadets are not required to render a hand salute while conducting a

form of PT in which the salute would interfere with the execution of the PT activity. If practical,

Cadets should still render the greeting of the day while conducting PT. This updated guidance is

IAW Army Regulation (AR) 600-25 (Salutes, Honors, and Courtesy) para. 2-1.

e. Greeting in Civilian Clothes . Regardless of if the Cadet is in uniform or civilian clothes, if an

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officer or noncommissioned officer in civilian clothes is recognized, a greeting is required. A

salute is encouraged for officers.

f. Greeting Indoors. Cadets are required to greet all officers, noncommissioned officers

(NCO), instructors, staff and faculty when passing indoors. General customs and courtesies

require a respectful acknowledgement of other personnel indoors and an appropriate greeting is

an extension of that courtesy.

g. Reporting to an Officer or NCO Indoors.

(1) Whenever an officer or NCO approaches a table in the Cadet Mess, the table

commandant will rise and stand at the position of attention or parade rest respectively to address

the officer or NCO. All other Cadets at the table may continue eating or talking unless otherwise

directed by the officer or NCO.

(2) Whenever an officer enters a Cadet room or common use area, the first Cadet to see the

officer will call the occupants to attention (i.e. “ROOM, ATTENTION”). The ranking Cadet will

then appropriately greet the officer without saluting. All Cadets will remain at attention until the

officer departs or commands otherwise. In the case of an NCO entering a Cadet room, Cadets

follow the same procedures prescribed for an officer, except Cadets will command “AT EASE,”

and stand at parade rest until otherwise directed by the NCO.

(3) Cadets who report to an officer's office when not under arms will remove their headgear

and approach within three steps of the officer’s desk, halt, salute, and report saying, "Sir/Ma'am,

Cadet reports." If more than one Cadet is reporting, the highest- ranking Cadet in the group will

report for the other Cadets as deemed appropriate for the situation. When the business is over,

Cadets will salute with an appropriate end greeting, about-face, and depart the office. In the case

of entering a NCO's office, Cadets not under arms will remove their headgear and approach

within three steps of the NCO’s desk, halt, stand at attention and report saying, "Sergeant/First

Sergeant/ Sergeant Major, Cadet reports." Cadets will not salute an NCO while reporting indoors.

(4) Cadets who report to an officer's office when under arms will follow the same procedures

outlined above except that they will wear headgear. The rifle will be carried at the trail (ORDER

ARMS), and the Cadet will render a rifle salute to the officer. If the Cadet is wearing a saber,

he/she will render a hand salute to the officer. When reporting under arms to a NCO's office,

Cadets will not render a salute.

(5) Whenever the TAC arrives or departs for the day, or the OC or an officer senior to the

TAC enters the CPRA, the first Cadet seeing the officer will call the company to attention (e.g.

“COMPANY, ATTENTION”). The senior Cadet present, or CCQ, will then report without saluting

to the officer and ask how he/she can help.

(6) Whenever the TAC NCO arrives or departs for the day, or the NCO OC, or an NCO

senior to the TAC NCO enters the CPRA, the first Cadet seeing the NCO will call “AT EASE.”

The senior Cadet present, or CCQ, will then report (without saluting) to the NCO and ask how

he/she can help.

h. Reporting to an Officer or NCO Outdoors. The procedures for reporting outdoors are the

same as indoors except Cadets will wear headgear and render salutes and appropriate

greetings to all officers or the appropriate greeting to all NCOs.

i. RSVPs and Thank you Notes . RSVPs and Thank You Notes. Promptly responding within 48

hours to invitations and immediately following up with hand-written thank you notes is a matter

of personal courtesy and is expected of cadets attending events to which they were invited.

2-5. Conduct while Conducting Physical Activity

a. Uniform while conducting Physical Activity On and Off Post while not in an active Pass or

Leave status.

(1) Authorized. APFU, CCFU, Corps Squad Uniforms (While conducting

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Practice/Games/Events), Competitive Club Uniforms (While conducting practice/games/events),

and Company Athletic Uniforms.

(2) Un-Authorized. Civilian Athletic Attire.

b. Running/Foot Marching Limits.

(1) On-post. Cadets may run anywhere on-post between the hours of 0520 and 1930, or until

taps if there is no ESP. Only cadet Sergeants and above may run on post during ESP.

Companies and Teams conducting ACFTs are only authorized to use the approved 2-mile run

route IVO of Gillis Field house if their element has more than 5 people conducting the 2-mile run

at the same time.

(2) Off-post. Cadet physical training off-post is prohibited without an approved ETP from

Company TAC Teams. All exceptions must be for a group of 2 or more cadets and address

proper accountability procedures, Cadet safety, run/ruck route, and emergency contact

procedures. Cadets will sign out on CIS before departing and will sign in upon completion.

Cadets must use existing sidewalks or run/ruck single file against traffic if no sidewalk exists.

The use of Route 9W, 218, or 293 is prohibited for Cadet physical training, including

Competitive Club/Corps Squad training. The only exceptions on Route 9W, 218, and 293 in

support of distance runs and foot marches are: the sidewalk on Route 9W between Old State

Road and the Bear Mountain Traffic Circle to/from Bear Mountain State Park and the wide

shoulders on Routes 218 and 293 to and from Camp Buckner. Rifles, dummy or real, are not

allowed off-post while conducting foot marches unless part of an approved training event and

are never allowed in the Highland Falls/Fort Montgomery/Bear Mountain area. All cadets will

wear a neon yellow reflective belt while running or both a neon yellow reflective belt on their

person and a second around their ruck while conducting a foot march off-post unless part of an

approved training event. The APFU or the ACU are the only approved uniforms unless training

with a Competitive Club or Corps Squad team. Competitive Club or Corps Squad teams may

submit a request for an exception to train off-post to the Brigade Tactical Officer (BTO) to justify

training or the use of prohibited routes.

c. Safety.

(1) All cadets will wear only yellow reflective belts when conducting PT during hours of limited

visibility. Cadets will wear the belts in the following ways.

(a) Army Physical Fitness Uniform (APFU) without Jacket: Around waist

(b) APFU with Jacket: Across torso at reverse port arms

(d) ACU without Rucksack: Across torso at reverse port arms.

(2) Cadets may wear headphones when conducting PT outside only as described in USCC Reg 600-20.

(3) Off-Post Running

(a) Cadets are only authorized to run off post from Thayer Gate with an approved ETP from

their Company Tactical Officer (TAC).

(b) Cadets will conduct off-post PT runs in buddy teams.

d. Audible Music. The use of carrying or playing music is not permitted while walking, running,

or ruck marching outdoors while in uniform. Cadets will not play music from a personal device

during the conduct of their physical training event unless a part of an event for which an ETP

has been submitted. Audible music may be permitted for organized social gatherings upon

TAC’s discretion. Cadets are not authorized to wear headphones in or out of uniform when

moving outside. The only exceptions headphone or audible music use are working out at a

designated location such as Daly Field or a Beaver Fit.

e. Washington Road Crossing . All Cadets will use the “Beat Navy” tunnel to cross Washington

Road at its intersection with Ruger Road.

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f. Off Duty Military Training. Cadets will not undergo any official military training or attend any

military school not sanctioned by the USCC Cadet Advanced Training cell. Cadets who wish to

attend such training will submit a request, in memorandum format in accordance with AR 25-50

(Preparing and Managing Correspondence) , to the approval authority, as determined by the

type of training and/or school requested.

2–6. Conduct, Customs, and Courtesies Expectations for 4CL Cadets

The customs, courtesies, and conduct below are in addition to what is required of all cadets, in

Army Regulation (AR) 600-25 (Salutes, Honors, and Courtesy) and are specific to Fourth Class

cadets .

a. Customs and Courtesies. Fourth Class (4CL) Cadets will stand at attention when

addressed by cadet officers and at parade rest when addressed by cadet NCOs. Until

recognized, 4CL Cadets will address all cadet officers as “Sir” or “Ma’am” and all cadet NCOs

by their rank.

b. Uniforms. 4CL Cadets will always leave their rooms in a full uniform. Corps Squad and

Club Squad 4CL Cadets are only authorized to wear their team specific apparel while in direct

transit from their room to and from practices or for approved team events wear the Corps Squad

Uniform is authorized for wear for the event. 4CL Cadets are not permitted to wear poromeric or

patent leather low quarters (corframs) at any time. 4CL Cadets will only wear leather, tie-oxford

style IAW USCC Pam 600-20.

c. Movements . 4CL Cadets will always walk as if marching outside their rooms. This

standard includes the following: 1) Moving out smartly; 2) Keep their head and eyes straight

forward; 3) Keeping their hands tightly cupped; 4) Refraining from talking except to greet or

when addressed by a higher-ranking individual; 5) Squaring all corners; 6) Walking along all

walls. 4CL Cadets are always authorized to “fall out” inside academic buildings, the library, faith-

based facilities, and the Arvin Cadet Physical Development Center. After 1600 on weekdays

and after their last duty on weekends, 4CL Cadets are authorized to “fall out” when they depart

from the CPRA. “Fall out” only applies to movement standards.

d. Greetings. Fourth Class Cadets will loudly and proudly greet all cadet officers and cadet

NCO’s of their company, and members of their TAC Team with their company motto every time

they cross paths. The default greeting for cadet officers and NCOs, commissioned officers, and

NCOs outside of the company is always “Beat Navy!” During Football Season another proper

greeting is “Beat” followed by the next team Army Football is playing. Example: “Beat UMASS

Sir!”

e. Duties.

(1) Minutes. 4CL Cadets will call minutes in accordance with the New Cadet

Knowledge Book. Cadet leadership will be present to monitor the calling of minutes. The extent

of their presence and over what period is decided at the regimental level.

(2) Laundry. 4CL Cadets will pick up laundry on the morning of their

respective laundry drop and ensure that it is dropped off at proper locations. Fourth Class cadets

will pick up laundry from Cadet Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Services (CLADS) and from their

respective drop-off locations from the Cadet Laundry Service and return the laundry to Company

Areas for distribution.

(3) Trash. Companies will develop a plan for trash disposal within each of their areas.

(4) Orderlies. All classes of Cadets will conduct orderly cleaning duties together.

f. Other Conduct Requirements.

(1) 4CL Cadets are not authorized to retrieve mail from the mail room immediately following

lunch.

(2) 4CL Cadets are not authorized to serve as Corps Squad or Club Squad managers during

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their fall semester.

(3) 4CL Cadets are not authorized projectors or projection devices in their rooms.

g. Recognition. Recognition is a Corps-wide event. When granted, recognition of the 4CL

nullifies the expectations and requirements laid out in paragraphs 4 a, b, c, e, and f. However,

cadets will always continue to greet all officers and NCOs appropriately, regardless of their rank

as a cadet, and in accordance with Army customs and courtesies. Requests for exceptions to the

recognition provision of this publication is delegated to the BTO.

Chapter 3

Professional Conduct and Command Programs

3-1. General

See USCC REG 600-20 located on the USMA G5 Publications Library page for more

information related to command programs and professional conduct.

Chapter 4

Conduct in Barracks

4-1. General

Specific guidance for barracks arrangement, storage of materials and supplies, as well as cadet

room, common area, and barracks cleanliness standards can be found in USCC Pamphlet 420-

1 located on the USMA G5 Publications Library page . For information related to authorization

for barracks visitation, to include daytime and overnight visitation, see USCC REG 600-20

located on the USMA G5 Publications Library page .

4-2. Cadet Rooms

At all times, unless specified below, cadet room doors must remain open when non-roommates

are inside the room, regardless of gender. Open means the door is fully open 90 degrees from

the door frame. In addition to approved study groups, cadets may close room doors when

conducting counseling with a subordinate.

4-3. TAPS and Lights Out Procedures

This paragraph serves to outline the procedures associated with TAPS, lights out, and locked

barracks room doors procedures.

a. Standards and Expectations

(1) TAPS.

(a) Cadets will not depart their rooms between TAPS and 0520hrs.

(b) Cadets are in their rooms at TAPS until 0520hrs.

(2) Lights-Out.

(a) “Lights-out” means that all lights in the room including, but not limited to, the overhead

light, desk lamp, computer and/or computer monitor are extinguished IAW USMA Regulation 1-

1 located on USMA G5 Publications Library page.

(b) Cadets are in their beds asleep from lights-out until 0520hrs to facilitate proper sleep

hygiene and develop proper sleeping habits.

b. Door Closing/ Locking at TAPS

(1) See paragraph below for more information on room security related to door locking and

(2) Cadets will close/lock their doors no later than (NLT) TAPS + 30 minutes.

(3) This policy authorizes Cadets to close/lock their doors prior to TAPS check, under the

following conditions:

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(a) All room occupants are present.

(b) All room occupants sign out to “In Room (TAPS)” in the CIS. Door notes are never

authorized as a method to sign out to TAPS.

c. Exceptions.

(1) Latrine Usage. Cadets may use the latrine after TAPS. However, cadets will not shower or

conduct personal hygiene after TAPS.

(2) Cadets on Leave/Pass. Cadets signed out on leave or pass will remain outside the CPRA

and in the vicinity of their approved destination addresses between TAPS and 0520hrs.

(3) Central Guard Room/Guard Duty/Duty Officer. Cadets acting in an official capacity are

authorized to be outside of their room at their prescribed duty location.

(4) Individuals returning from a trip section or competition past-TAPS.

(5) All other exceptions to this policy must be submitted in writing, in memorandum format, in

accordance with AR 25-50 (Preparing and Managing Correspondence) , through the chain of

command. The Regimental Tactical Officer is the approval authority for all exceptions to this

Chapter.

d. Accountability Procedures for TAPS Check.

(1) TAPS - 45 MINUTES. Duty officers print out their units’ Academy Management System

(AMS) personnel status (PERSTAT) reports.

(2) TAPS - 30 MINUTES. Regimental Duty Officers (RDOs) and the Brigade Duty Officer

(BDO) will convene at CGR for accountability in the duty uniform. The Officer in Charge (OC)

will brief the BDO and RDOs on duties and responsibilities for TAPS. Upon completion, the

BDO and RDO’s will be released to complete TAPS check procedures.

(3) TAPS. All duty officers responsible for TAPS checks at echelon will visually confirm the

presence of every cadet not reflected as signed out in the CIS on their PERSTAT and enforce

the lights-out policy during their room checks.

(4) NLT TAPS + 30 MINUTES.

(a) Duty officers submit TAPS check reports in AMS.

(b) Duty officers turn off all common room and area lights.

(5) NLT TAPS + 45 MINUTES. TAPS reports are entered into CIS by BDO, RDOs, and

Company Duty Officers. All RDOs and the BDO will hold a formation at CGR to reconcile any

discrepancies and finalize the TAPS report.

(6) NLT TAPS + 60 MINUTES. The BDO presents the TAPS report to the USCC OC and

requests approval for final submission in AMS. The release authority for all CDOs, RDOs, and

the BDO is the OC.

4-4. Room Security and Door Locking

Every barracks room should have a functioning door lock for safety and security purposes.

Functioning means that the locking mechanism locks and unlocks as it is designed. Functioning

also means that the locking mechanism is in general, good working order, such that tape or

other work arounds are not required for authorized personnel to access the room.

a. If a cadet’s door lock is not functioning as designed, cadets will notify their TAC Team as a

matter of life, health, and safety.

b. Cadets found taping functioning automatic door locks may be punished under USCC

Regulation 351-1 Cadet Disciplinary Code located on USMA G5 Publications Library page.

c. Cadets that require a workaround due to a non-functioning door locking mechanism will

coordinate with their TAC Team to mitigate residual safety and security risks.

4-5. Security of Government Property

Cadets will account for and safeguard all government property (to include issued field gear) and

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will comply with Army Regulation 735-5 (Property Accountability Policies) . The Company

Security Officer is the principal staff officer for coordinating physical security.

4-6. Security of Personal Property

Cadets will ensure that their valuables are safeguarded and will comply with Army Regulation

735-5 (Property Accountability Policies) . Articles of value such as rings, watches, or cash will

not be left unsecured in cadet rooms, basements, gymnasiums, or in any other conspicuous

place.

a. Any sensitive items (i.e. passport/ID card) or items over $200.00 that are small enough to

be stored under lock in a trunk must be secured when no cadets are present in the room. This

includes items such as watches, wallets, passports, military ID cards, and any other item that

may contain personal information that could be used in identity theft.

b. Cadets will not take another Cadet's property without prior face-to-face permission and

will return the items in a manner and condition satisfactory to the owner.

c. Cadets will notify a member of the company TAC team concerning any lost, missing or

stolen personal and/or government property within 24 hours of discovery. Theft of personal

and/or government property may be reported to the Military Police by calling the MP Desk at

938-3333.

4-7. Barracks Safety

a. Flammable Items. Cadets are not authorized to burn any flammable items in their room to

include, but not limited to, candles and incense.

b. Cooking appliances . Cooking appliances such as hot plates, electric kettles, electric frying

pan, wok, toaster or toaster oven, waffle maker, electric grill, crockpots, popcorn popper, rice

cooker and any other electrical appliance for cooking purposes are not permitted for use in the

barracks.

c. Barbecue Grills.

(1) Propane Tanks.

(a) Only propane-fueled grills are authorized outside in the CPRA area.

(b) After use, Cadets will store all propane tanks in the cages between Arvin Cadet Physical

Development Center, Davis Barracks, and Scott Barracks.

(2) Cadets will not grill within 50 feet of any building or dumpster.

(3) Cadets will use drip pans whenever grilling.

(4) Immediately after use, cadets will clean grills of all grease and food residue and store

them in the trunk rooms.

4-8. Elevator Use

a. Cadets are not authorized to use elevators between 0655 and 1800 hours on weekdays.

Exceptions must be approved by Company TAC Teams.

b. Cadets invited by a staff and faculty member or an individual who has an authorized

exception may use the elevator during the normal duty day.

c. This policy applies to elevators in all barracks, academic buildings, and the Jefferson Hall

library.

d. Cadets on profiles that prohibit or restrict walking are authorized to use the elevators in

any facility during normal duty hours.

e. Cadets living on the 5th and 6th floors of Davis Barracks are authorized to use the

elevators in Davis Barracks during normal duty hours.

f. Cadets are not authorized to use the elevators in the Arvin Cadet Physical Development

Center unless it is required for official business, picking up or dropping off equipment, or if they

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are on a medical profile.

Chapter 5

Cadet Duty Officer

5-1. Purpose

To outline the procedures and expectations associated with the Duty Officer role for all Cadets

assigned to USCC.

5-2. Responsibilities

While on duty, Staff Duty Officers are representatives of their units and their commanders. Their

duties include maintaining communication, enforcing standards, monitoring readiness, providing

force protection, and ensuring the health and welfare of Cadets. Staff Duty Officers must obtain

the contact information of the Staff Duty Officers at echelons above and below them no later than

(NLT) the beginning of their duty.

5-3. Staff Duty Conduct

Staff duty includes the general term for a Cadet on Duty. These positions include the following:

Brigade Staff Duty Officer (BDO), Regimental Staff Duty Officer (RDO), Company Duty Officer

(CDO), Unit Duty Officer (UDO), and Cadet in Charge of Quarters (CCQ).

a. While on duty, any suspicious activity within the unit or unit area must be reported to the

TAC Team, company commander, or next highest available member of the Chain of Command.

b. Any serious incident must be reported to the chain of command and TAC team in

accordance with BTD Policy Letter #1. Definitions of what constitute a serious incident are

included in Policy Letter # 1.

c. DA From 1594 (Daily Staff Journal or Duty Officer's Log) . Staff Duty Officers will maintain

an electronic DA From 1594 (Daily Staff Journal or Duty Officer's Log) , in the CIS.

d. Replacements. Once a Duty Officer begins duty, he or she may not obtain a substitute Duty

Officer (temporarily or permanently) at any time during the tour of duty except for extenuating

circumstances approved by the direct Chain of Command. A CDO/RDO/BDO replacement for

the weekend shift must be made in CIS NLT TAPS Wednesday before their shift.

e. Emergencies. All Staff Duty Officers are authorized to call for an ambulance, fire

department, police, etc. as required. Notify the Chain of Command, including TAC/TAC NCO,

and CGR immediately. Notify the CO, XO, or 1SG immediately of any hospitalization after

normal duty hours. If they are not present, call the TAC or TAC NCO immediately. Maintain

accountability of any cadets sent to the hospital for any reason.

f. Failure of Duty . Failure to fulfill the duties outlined above will result in disciplinary action for

the assigned Staff Duty Officer.

g. Uniform and Appearance.

(1) Duty Officers at all echelons will wear the uniform of the day with the appropriate brassard,

as required.

(2) Staff Duty will be in the complete proper uniform, freshly shaven, and will maintain his or

her area to the highest standards.

5-4. Brigade Duty Officer (BDO).

a. The BDO serves as the direct representative of the Brigade Commander and the Corps of

Cadets. A Brigade Staff member will serve as the BDO. The BDO assumes duty upon reporting

to the OC for the CGR change over at 0630hrs and is relieved of duty after fully briefing the in-

coming BDO of special instructions and on-going issues or situations. BDOs are not excused

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from formations, classes, or other places of duty on the subsequent day unless events during

their tour of duty result in less than four hours of consecutive sleep. It is the responsibility of the

BDO to brief the next night's BDO on any significant actions or issues.

b. Responsibilities Related to CGR.

(1) Reports to the OC upon assumption of duty and will remain in communication with CGR

throughout the tour of duty.

(2) Monitors CGR operations in conjunction with the Sergeant on Duty and reports any

problems to the Deputy Brigade Adjutant.

(3) Accompanies the OC and conducts nightly visits to the First- and Second-Class Clubs,

and the West Point Club, when they are open, to ensure Cadets and guests are behaving and

drinking responsibly.

(4) Ensures Cadets on CGR duty remain at the duty desk when not checking the CPRA area.

(5) Supervises and ensures that all personnel are present for duty NLT TAPs and must brief

them on their duties and responsibilities.

c. Tours. The BDO has overall responsibility for the conduct of each tour period including

accounting for, maintaining, and turning in tour cards and appropriate checklists. The BDO

conducts the tours formation in accordance with Training Circular 3-21.5 (Drill and Ceremonies) .

d. TAPS.

(1) BDO and Regimental Duty Officers (RDO) will meet 30 minutes prior to TAPS in the

sallyport outside of CGR to be briefed by the OC. BDO is responsible to ensure all duty officers

are present and on-time.

(2) In accordance with Chapter 4 of this regulation, the BDO conducts Brigade Staff TAPS

inspection and inputs the report into the CIS NLT 30 minutes after TAPS.

(3) In accordance with Chapter 4 of this regulation, the BDO receives each RDO’s TAPS

inspection and restricted personnel report in CGR at TAPS + 45 minutes, then presents the

TAPS report to the OC NLT TAPS+ 60 minutes. The BDO will remain in CGR after TAPS until

the completion of the Brigade TAPS report and reconcile the report results and discrepancies

with the OC.

(4) The BDO will conduct one patrol before TAPS and one patrol after TAPS, as determined

by the OC. Additionally, the BDO will monitor disturbances and locked doors in accordance with

Chapter 4 of this regulation.

5-5. Regimental Duty Officer (RDO)

a. The RDO serves as the direct representative of the Regimental Commander. Each

Regiment will determine specific requirements for the RDO. Only members of Regimental and

Battalion Staffs will serve as RDOs. The RDO will report to the BDO in CGR upon assumption

of duty, NLT 0630hrs, and remain in communication with the BDO, Regimental Commander,

Company Duty Officers (CDOs), and CGR throughout the tour of duty. The RDO is relieved of

duty after fully briefing the in-coming RDO of special instructions and on-going issues or

situations. RDOs are not excused from formations, classes, or other places of duty on the

subsequent day unless events during their tour of duty result in less than four hours of

consecutive sleep. It is the responsibility of the RDO to brief the next night’s RDO.

b. TAPS.

(1) All duty officers (RDO and CDOs) will meet at TAPS – 30 minutes at CGR to be briefed by

the OC. RDO is responsible to ensure all duty officers are present and on-time.

(2) In accordance with Chapter 4 of this regulation, conducts the Regimental and Battalion

Staff TAPS inspections and submits the report electronically on CIS NLT 30 minutes after

TAPS.

(3) Monitors their Regiment’s completion of TAPS submission on CIS. In accordance with

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Chapter 4 of this regulation, RDO reports in-person, to the BDO in CGR, at TAPS + 45 minutes

when all units from the Regiment have electronically submitted the report and will remain to

reconcile any discrepancies and finalize TAPS report.

(4) If CIS is down, the RDO will report to CGR upon completion of their TAPS checks and

remain there until all CDOs from their respective Regiment report their TAPS accountability in

person.

(5) The RDO will conduct one patrol before TAPS and one patrol after TAPS as determined

by the OC. The RDO will also monitor disturbances and locked doors in accordance with

Chapter 4 of this regulation (TAPS, Lights-Out, and Locked Doors).

c. Inspections.

(1) Monitors all operations within the regimental area and reports any problems immediately

to the Regimental Commander and the BDO.

(2) Inspects at least one Company per Battalion each day for compliance with evening study

period (ESP) standards and TAPS procedures.

(3) Presence Patrols. The RDO monitors Unit Duty Officer (UDO) and Cadet Duty Officer

(CD) presence patrols on the weekends to ensure patrol completion.

d. Tours . The RDO is responsible for supervising their respective personnel and details. The

RDO contacts CDOs NLT the Thursday prior to Tours to ensure CDOs have tour cards and are

prepared for duty. The RDO consolidates respective Regimental tour cards and annotates tours

served, then returns a copy to the companies for input into the systems of record by the TAC

Teams.

5-6. Company Duty Officer (CDO)

a. The CDO serves as the direct representative of the Company Commander. The CDO will

have the contact information for the RDO. Regimental Commanders can designate additional

requirements for CDOs at their discretion. Only First Class (1CL) Cadets will serve as CDOs.

The CDO assumes duty NLT 1630hrs and serves until the completion of breakfast formation the

following morning. The CDO is relieved of duty after fully briefing the Executive Officer or

Company Commander the next morning of any ongoing issues or situations. The CDO is on

duty for the duration of weekends, even if only in an on-call status.

b. Place of Duty. Beginning at 1630hrs, the CDO must remain in the CPRA (The CPRA is

outlined in the USCC SOP). From ESP until conducting TAPS checks, CDO’s must remain in

their own company area. After the completion of their TAPS checks until 0100hrs on weekdays

or 0230hrs on weekends, CDO’s will remain physically present at the Charge of Quarters (CQ)

desk in the company area or roving the company area. On weekends, when not at one of the

above specified locations or areas, the CDO will remain within the CPRA (CPRA) and available

if needed. The CDO is required to attend all subsequent mandatory breakfast formations to

back brief the chain of command and the next day’s CDO. CDOs are not excused from

formations, classes, or other places of duty on the subsequent day unless events during their

tour of duty result in less than four hours of consecutive sleep. As an exception, CDOs may sign

out once daily for up to 90 minutes to conduct physical fitness during his or her tour of duty.

c. TAPS and Recall Formation.

(1) Regimental Duty Officers will meet 30 minutes prior to TAPS in the Sallyport outside of

CGR to be briefed by the OC.

(2) The CDO conducts the Company TAPS inspection and electronically submits the results

in CIS NLT 30 minutes after TAPS. When conducting TAPS, CDOs will conduct an

accountability inspection by inspecting each room assigned to the unit for cadet accountability

regardless of whether a cadet is signed out. The CDO must physically see each cadet to count

him or her as present unless all cadets in a room are signed out to "in room" on CIS, in which

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case, the CDO must ensure the door is locked. An accountability form will be used to record the

presence or authorized absence of each cadet along with any failure to report or unauthorized

late. When conducting TAPS, The CDO will notify the RDO as soon as the inspection has been

completed and submitted in CIS.

(3) In the case that CIS is down, the CDO is responsible for reporting TAPS accountability to

CGR in-person to their RDO NLT TAPS + 45 minutes. CDOs will utilize their logbooks and

ensure accuracy.

(4) It is the responsibility of the CDO to brief the next night's CDO.

d. Inspections. CDOs will annotate all inspections on in the Duty Officer log maintained at the

CQ desk.

(1) The CDO monitors all operations within the Company Area and reports any problems

immediately to the Company Commander or the RDO.

(2) The CDO ensures that the CQ desk is staffed in accordance with tours of duty during the

prescribed times during the weekdays and weekends.

(3) On home football Saturdays, the CDO inspects his/her respective Company Area no

earlier than (NET) the start of the game and NLT the end of the 1st quarter to ensure that all

cadets without an excusal (e.g. departing on Trip section, prescribed quarters by a physician,

etc.) are at the football game. Cadets found in the barracks, whose place of duty is the football

game, will be marched to the game and released to a member of their Chain of Command.

e. Escorting. The CDO accompanies authorized visitors, to include the OC or

Noncommissioned Officer in Charge, through the Company Area.

f. Presence Patrols. The CDO ensures UDOs conduct presence patrols, and monitors UDO

presence patrols on the weekends, to ensure the patrols' completion. Following final check at

Lights-Out, the UDO and CDO will be able to return to their room to sleep. During the final

check, CDOs and UDOs are inspecting to ensure compliance with Chapter 4 of this regulation.

g. Tours. The CDO is responsible for securing his or her respective tour cards and bringing

the tour cards to CGR prior to the tour formation on Friday. The CDO must also report to CGR

with a Company phone contact roster. They are responsible for:

(1) Accounting for and inspecting their cadets in the Company Area prior to marching the

cadets to the CGR. CDOs may also be tasked by the OC, BDO, and/or RDOs to supervise

details.

(2) CDOs may not depart tours formation until released by the BDO. CDOs are required to

make corrections and are responsible for the conduct and atmosphere of tours.

5-7. Unit Duty Officer (UDO)

a. The UDO is responsible for all actions in the Company Area during their tour of duty. The

UDO will have the contact information for the CDO. Regimental Commanders and CDOs can

designate additional requirements for UDOs at their discretion. Only 2CL cadets will serve as

UDOs.

b. Tour of Duty. The UDO assumes duty NLT 1630hrs and serves until the completion of

breakfast formation the following morning. The UDO is relieved of duty after fully briefing the

First Sergeant or Company Commander the next morning of any ongoing issues or situations.

The UDO is on duty for the duration of weekends, even if only on an on-call status.

c. Place of Duty. Beginning at 1630hrs, the UDO must remain in the CPRA (The CPRA is

outlined in the USCC SOP). From ESP until TAPS checks, UDOs must remain in their own

company area. While the CDO is conducting TAPS checks, the UDO will officially replace the

Third Class (3CL) Cadet assigned as the Cadet in Charge of Quarters (CCQ) at the CQ desk.

From TAPS check until 0100hrs on weekdays or 0230hrs on weekends, the UDOs will remain

physically present at the CQ desk in the company area or roving the company area, as

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appropriate and required. On weekends, when not at one of the above specified locations or

areas, the UDO will remain within the Company Area and available, if needed. The CDO is also

required to attend all subsequent mandatory breakfast formations to back brief the chain of

command and the next day’s UDO. As an exception, UDOs may sign out once daily for up to 90

minutes to conduct physical fitness during his or her tour of duty. UDOs are not excused from

formations, classes, or other places of duty on the subsequent day unless events during their

tour of duty result in less than four hours of consecutive sleep.

d. Inspections.

(1) UDOs will annotate all inspections in the Duty Officer log maintained at the CQ desk.

(2) The UDO ensures that the CQ desk is always manned, as required, and in good order

throughout the tour of duty and that the CCQ is adhering to all standards, including the

restriction on media use.

(3) They will also ensure that the CQ desk is stocked with hard copies of the PERSTAT in

case the internet goes down.

(4) Prior to assuming duties at the CQ desk at TAPS, UDOs will inspect all company trunk

and day rooms, stairwells, and hallways in support of physical security and TAPS checks. UDOs

will initial SF702’s on every trunk room and day room.

(5) Presence Patrols. The UDO will perform at least two presence patrols during their tour of

duty to ensure the safety of the company. UDOs will annotate all inspections on in the Duty

Officer log maintained at the CQ desk. These patrols will be conducted NET 1 hour prior to

TAPS and NLT 30 minutes prior to TAPS.

(6) A final check for overhead lights at 0100hrs. Upon completion on weekdays, the UDO will

be on-call and able to return to their room to sleep. During the weekends, the UDO will remain

awake until 0230hrs.

e. Sign-out and Duty Officer Log. The UDO will ensure the sign-out log at the CQ desk is up

to date and accurate to reflect who is in and out of company. Cadets are required to sign out

when they go off post, in addition to signing out in the CIS. It is the job of the UDO to ensure this

task is done. The sign-out log serves as a means of accurate accountability, as well as a

contingency, in the case that the internet is unavailable at the time of TAPS. Violations of this

provision will be reported to the chain of command. UDOs will also ensure that a Duty Officer

log is present and filled out in accordance with the inspections, patrols, and checks conducted

by the UDO and CDO.

5-8. The Cadet in Charge of Quarters (CCQ).

a. The cadet on duty at the CQ desk is the direct representative of the company, the

Company Commander, and the Company Tactical Officer. Therefore, the CCQ is responsible

for all actions in the Company Area during their tour of duty. The CCQ will have the contact

information for the CDO and UDO. CDOs and UDOs can designate additional requirements for

CCQs at their discretion. 3CL cadets will serve as the CCQ.

b. Tour of Duty. During the academic year, beginning reorganization week and ending on

graduation day, after graduation requirements are complete, the CCQ assumes duty NLT

1630hrs on weekdays and serves until completion of breakfast formation and mandatory

breakfast the following morning. On weekends, the CCQ assumes duty NLT 0520hrs and

serves a 24-hour shift. The CCQ is assigned as on duty for the duration of weekends, even if

only on an on-call status.

c. Place of Duty.

(1) Beginning at 1630hrs until TAPS check on weekdays, the CCQ will be present at the CQ

desk in their company area. While the CDO is conducting TAPS checks, the UDO will officially

replace the 3CL Cadet assigned as the Cadet in Charge of Quarters (CCQ) at the CQ desk.

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From TAPS until mandatory breakfast formation on weekdays, the CCQ may be in their room

sleeping, but is on-call as needed. CCQs will attend breakfast formation and mandatory

breakfast during their tour of duty on the subsequent weekday to back-brief the chain of

command and next CCQ. CCQs are not excused from formations, classes, or other places of

duty on the subsequent day unless events during their tour of duty result in less than four hours

of consecutive sleep.

(2) Beginning at 0520hrs until TAPS checks on weekends, the CCQ will be present at the CQ

desk in their company area. While the CDO is conducting TAPS checks, the UDO will officially

replace the 3CL Cadet assigned as the Cadet in Charge of Quarters (CCQ) at the CQ desk.

From TAPS until 0520hrs on weekends, the CCQ may be in their room sleeping, but is on-call

as needed. As an exception, CCQs may sign out once daily for up to 90 minutes to conduct

physical fitness during his or her tour of duty.

d. CQ Desk Requirements and Procedures.

(1) Staffing. The CQ desk must be always staffed from 1630hrs-0200hrs (weekdays) and

0520hrs-0300hrs (weekends) beginning Reorganization week and ending upon completion of

Company close-out after the May Graduation ceremony. There is no requirement to man the

CQ desk during Winter Leave or during Spring Break. Training staff will work with the 1SG,

PSGs, and PLs to produce the Staff Duty roster that includes the 3CL Cadet in Charge of

Quarters (CCQ), Second Class Unit Duty Officer (UDO), and First Class Company Duty Officer

(CDO) no later than three weeks prior to each shift.

(2) DA From 1594 (Daily Staff Journal or Duty Officer's Log) procedures. Each CQ desk will

begin a new DA From 1594 (Daily Staff Journal or Duty Officer's Log) , each day to be

maintained by the CCQ, UDO, and CDO, as each assumes CQ desk duties. The Cadet on duty

at the CQ desk will update the DA From 1594 (Daily Staff Journal or Duty Officer's Log) with any

significant acts, presence patrols, leader visits/checks, CDO checks, RDO checks, BDO checks,

MP presence patrols, OC presence patrols, and cadet arrivals after TAPS.

(3) Furthermore, the Cadet will include actions taken to remediate issues observed during

presence patrols. The cadet on duty at the CQ desk is also responsible for reading and

understanding all memorandums and SOPs applicable to Cadet duty positions, completing the

required tasks listed herein, tasks directed by the Company Commander and 1SG, as well as

complying with guidance from CGR and the Tactical Chain of Command.

e. Accountability. The cadet on duty at the CQ desk is required to maintain accountability of

all Cadets in the Company that are on leave, trip section, pass, and special pass. The Cadet on

duty at the CQ desk will maintain a physical sign-out sheet and will conduct checks throughout

the shift to ensure they have accurate accountability of who is in the company area. This is

critical in the event of an emergency. The Cadet on duty at the CQ desk will work directly with

the 1SG, Admin staff, and CDO to maintain accountability of who is in the company area at any

given time.

f. Absence. The cadet on duty at the CQ desk is authorized to leave his or her post to conduct

inspections or tasks the 1SG, Company Commander, or other superior authority assigns. They

must leave a note on the CQ desk explaining the purpose of their absence, departure time, and

expected return. The duty officer must find and provide a replacement for the Cadet on duty at

the CQ desk to go to a meal.

g. Presence Patrols. The cadet on duty at the CQ desk is required to conduct a company

presence patrol no less than every 60 minutes, regardless of the time of day, in addition to

inspections. The purpose of the presence patrol is to identify barracks cleanliness deficiencies,

check physical security measures, enforce TAPS, and to enforce ESP. Each presence patrol

and its outcome will be logged on the DA From 1594 (Daily Staff Journal or Duty Officer's Log) .

h. Tactical (TAC) Team Presence. The cadet on duty at the CQ desk is responsible for calling

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the company to "Attention" when their company TAC Officer arrives/leaves daily and is

responsible for calling the company to "At Ease" when their company TAC Non-Commissioned

Officer arrives/leaves daily.

i. The Cadet on duty at the CQ desk is responsible for calling the company to “Attention”

when any individual who is of higher rank than the highest-ranking individual in the company

area enters the company area.

j. If an O-5/E-8 or higher enters the company area, the cadet on duty at the CQ desk will

immediately alert the Company Commander, 1SG, and the TAC Team during normal duty

hours. The cadet on duty at the CQ desk is responsible for aiding any officer or NCO who

enters the building. When escorting the OC or any other Officer/NCO, prior to entering a room,

the cadet knocks on the door as described above in this pamphlet for reporting indoors. This

is done to ensure proper military procedures (reporting) are executed and to present a

professional appearance. The Cadet on duty will log these visits on the DA From 1594 (Daily

Staff Journal or Duty Officer's Log) .

k. Uniform.

(1) The Cadet on duty at the CQ desk will wear the Army Combat Uniform. Cadets are not

authorized to change into the Army Combat Uniform until after 1600hrs or completion of the last

duty during the week. Civilian Clothes and the Army Physical Fitness Uniform are not authorized

uniforms for CQ desk at any time. This includes any cadet serving as a temporary replacement.

l. Duties . The Cadet on duty at the CQ desk priorities of work are:

(1) Check for completion of DA From 1594 (Daily Staff Journal or Duty Officer's Log) and

accuracy of sign-out book.

(2) Physical Security checks.

(3) Area cleanliness. The Cadet on duty at the CQ desk finds and assigns details to police the

company area, clean up trash from company dinners, tidy boxes/bags around the dumpster,

and keep the halls generally clean and free of trash or debris.

(4) ESP enforcement.

m. Personal work and reading.

(1) Decorum. The Cadet on duty at the CQ desk will compose themselves in a manner

expected of any Cadet while ensuring that fellow Cadets follow the USCC and Army standards.

He or she will set a good example in appearance, bearing, performance of duty, and personal

conduct.

(2) Media Use. The CQ desk is not a place of leisure; it is a place of duty. Therefore, any use

of media will in no way impede the Cadet’s ability to perform their duties. The use of

headphones is not authorized, to ensure the Cadet on duty at the CQ desk is attentive and

always has situational awareness. Watching movies, tv shows, and playing video/computer

games at the CQ desk is not authorized. Music may be playing at a level where only the Cadet

on duty can hear it but only outside of ESP hours. The completion of all academic work is

authorized in accordance with the priorities of work outlined in paragraph k of this section.

n. Emergencies. Any staff duty officer position is authorized to call for an ambulance, fire

department, police, and other emergency departments, as necessary. However, they must

notify the OC as soon as is practicable. The Cadet on duty at the CQ desk should make every

reasonable effort to contact the OC before calling outside authorities unless it’s a true fire or

medical emergency. Additionally, the Cadet on duty at the CQ desk must notify the chain of

command, to include the Company TAC Team, regarding any CCIR/SIR in accordance with

BTD Policy Letter #1 (CCIR). The Cadet on duty at the CQ desk must immediately notify the

CDO who, in turn, reports to the CO/XO/1SG of any hospitalization after normal duty hours. If

the CO/XO/1SG are unavailable, the Cadet on duty at the CQ desk must notify the Company

TAC team immediately and maintain accountability of any Cadets sent to the hospital for any

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reason. In case of fire, the Cadet on duty at the CQ desk will assist the 1SG in assuring all

Cadets vacate the building. Once the building is cleared, the Cadet on duty at the CQ desk will

inform the CO and proceed to the formation. The Cadet on duty at the CQ desk will take the

sign-out book to formation and take accountability.

o. The Company 1SG is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the CQ Desk binder.

The binder will be issued daily to the incoming CCQ along with any specific instructions for the

shift. As the binder is passed along, the Cadet on duty at the CQ desk is required to use,

safeguard, and update the organized binder that includes at a minimum:

(1) DA From 1594 (Daily Staff Journal or Duty Officer's Log) (logs in order by date with most

recent on top)

(2) A trunk room key log ( DA Form 5513 (Key Control Register and Inventory)

(3) All BTD Policy Letters

(4) Company Specific Policies

(5) Company Alert/Contact Roster

(6) Tactical Chain of Command phone numbers

(7) Important phone numbers (emergency, police, CGR, KACH, etc.)

(8) Sign-out roster

p. The CQ desk must remain clean and, at a minimum, trash and recycling must be taken to

the dumpsters, the area wiped down, the floor swept and mopped, and expired food removed

from the company refrigerators before the next day’s duty shift begins.

q. Location of CQ Desk. The CQ desk must remain located in the hallway of the company

area and when possible as permitted by the layout of the hallways, have a clear view of the

company in all directions.

5-9. Central Guard Room

a. See the Central Guard Room SOP for duties and descriptions of all personnel on CGR.

b. The uniform for cadets assigned to CGR is the Army Combat Uniform (ACU).

5-10. First Class Club (FCC) Guards

a. Reporting to duty. Individuals from the duty company assigned to be FCC Guards will

report to CGR at 1730hrs on the day of their duty and read this memorandum.

b. Admittance. Guards will apply a stamp to the left hands of personnel who are authorized

entry to the First-Class Club, in accordance with Chapter 14 of this regulation (Alcohol and

Alcohol Containers/Vessels) and Chapter 15 of this regulation (Privileges, Pass, and Leave).

Guards will validate the appropriate class of the Cadet for entry and their age as being 21 or

older via their Common Access Card. Three additional cadets will support First-Class Club

entrance and exits and rove between the First-Class Club and the barracks.

Chapter 6

Inspection Policies

6-1. General

Inspections are conducted to ensure the readiness of living areas, serviceability of uniforms,

and general health and safety of cadets. All inspections serving both as training events for

leaders and as an assessment of the item(s) under inspection. Cadets being inspected along

with their chain of command will ensure the accountability, cleanliness, serviceability, fit, and

overall appearance of the inspected item. See the figure below for the different inspections and

when they areconducted. Inspection periods, definition, and expectations are outlined below.

Inspection checklists for rooms standards are located in USMA Pam 420-1 located on the

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USMA G5 Publications Library page; inspections related to uniforms are located in the appendix

section.

6-2. Inspection periods, definition, and expectations

a. Monday Morning Formation. During breakfast formation on Monday mornings (or the first

duty day of the week), cadets will conduct a uniform and haircut inspection.

b. Uniform Inspection. Each unit will conduct a weekly personal appearance inspection for all

Cadets. This inspection will focus on the following:

(1) Wear, fit, and serviceability of the uniform.

(2) Haircut; shave and sideburns.

(3) ID tags and ID card.

(4) Shined leather low quarters or leather pumps.

(5) Proper inspection techniques of the chain of command.

c. Morning Inspection (AMI).

(1) This morning inspection is conducted Monday through Friday from 0730-1200 hours.

(2) All clothing and equipment will be displayed in accordance with the prescribed standards.

(3) Sinks will be clean and dry, stopper will be down, beds will be made, desks will be clear of

clutter and dust, all storage space will be neat and organized, shoes and uniforms will be

displayed as directed, uniforms will be displayed as worn, the room will be free of trash and

recycling, window shades will be up, wardrobe doors will be open, and room door will be open

unless the Cadet is dressing.

(4) During AMI, companies may focus on the following: room, common area, and police call

area improvement; updating work order statuses and submissions; and spot fixing items

delegated to the Cadet level. Cadets may not sleep during the AMI.

d. Post Morning Inspection (PMI) .

(1) PMI is the baseline standard that Cadet rooms must always meet unless a higher

inspection standard is prescribed. Standards are the same as AMI except that the doors may be

closed, shades may be down, and sinks may be wet with stoppers up. Cadets may sleep during

PMI but when not sleeping, beds must be made. PMI is the standard during holiday periods,

PIAD duration, and leave periods, and during transient barracks usage.

(2) Awarding PMI. Awarding of PMI is a command function. Cadet Commanders and First

Sergeants may award PMI with TAC approval. Each company must establish and post a

company policy letter governing what PMI may be awarded for. Each PMI recipient must display

a PMI card signed by the Cadet commander or TAC Team. The card will be centered below the

Cadet name tapes in the nametape bracket outside the door and will be removed immediately

upon completion of the awarded dates. PMI cards must include reason issued and approval

authority clearly printed.

e. Saturday Morning Inspection (SAMI).

(1) SAMI will be conducted when directed by the chain of command.

(2) The Cadet chain of command may direct that a room be in SAMI on additional days of the

week to accommodate re-inspection of major deficiencies. During inspection, Cadets may sit

behind their desks, read, or do homework, but the room must have one laptop open to the

USCC Pamphlet 420-1 for the duration of the SAMI. They must also report to the inspecting

officer regardless of the inspector’s class.

f. OCIE/TA-50 Inspection.

(1) Bottom Layer. (Bottom-Top): Sleeping Pad, Gortex Cover, Cold Weather Cover, Sleeping

Bag

(2) Top Row. (Sleeping Bag Level Left-Right): Assault Pack, Camelback, Rucksack, Kevlar,

Eye-pro, Gortex Top, Wet Weather Top, Wet Weather Bottom, Poncho Liner, Poncho, Wet

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Weather Bag, Rappel Gloves, FLC, Sleeping Bag Stuff Sack, IFAK, E-Tool

(3) Bottom Row. (Left-Right): Pro Mask, Waist Pack, Canteen Cup Pouch, Canteens,

Magazines, BFA, IBA, Elbow Pads, Knee Pads, Ammo Pouches, Grenade Pouches, Rifle

Cleaning Kit

(4) General.

(a) OCIE/TA-50 Inspection. Cadets are responsible for the proper custody, care, and

safekeeping of OCIE issued to them. They must keep these items in a serviceable condition.

(b) OCIE/TA-50 will be inspected, inventoried, and documented. See below for a TA- 50

layout and inventory.

is in the room.

(d) OCIE/TA-50 is inspectable within every Cadet’s bed storage space during SAMI.

Figure 6-2. OCIE/TA-50 Layout

g. In-Ranks . In-Ranks inspection is a yearly inspection to ensure proper wear, fit, and

serviceability of the seasonal dress uniform.

h. Authorizations from Inspection by the Chain of Command. All planned absences from a

Uniform Inspection, SAMI, MAMI, OCIE/TA-50, or In-Ranks inspection must be made ahead.

Cadets who will not be present for these inspections will make up the inspections in accordance

with the “make ahead” timeline in table 6-1 below. Cadets that miss a command inspection for

unplanned reasons such as a hospital stay must make-up the inspection at the earliest

opportunity.

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Inspection

Minimum

Frequency

Purpose

Make-Ahead Requirements

AMI

Daily

Cleanliness, Inspection

Standards

N/A

PMI

Weekly

Cleanliness, Inspection

Standards

N/A

Uniform/

Haircut

Inspection

Weekly

Wear/fit of uniform,

Serviceability, inspection

standards

Lunch Formation

SAMI

1 per term

Uniform & Equipment Inventory,

BAG, Appearance, Cleanliness,

Work Order status and

submission, on the spot fix as

necessary

T-1 Week Make Ahead

OCIE/TA-50

1 per term

Cleanliness, Serviceability,

Accountability

T-1 Week Make Ahead

In-Ranks

(Dress)

Commandant’s

Discretion

Wear/fit of uniform, serviceability,

inspection standards

T-1 Week Make Ahead

Table 6-1: Inspections Matrix

Chapter 7

Relationships and Social Engagements

7-1. Cadet Relationships

West Point demands Cadets to work and live together. Conflicts between professional and

personal relationships inevitably arise, and cadets must resolve such issues with maturity,

respect for rank, and concern for the good order and discipline of the unit. All Cadets share the

responsibility for maintaining professional relationships. However, in any relationship between

cadets of different position or rank, the senior cadet is generally in the best position to terminate

or limit the extent of the relationship. Nevertheless, all members may be held accountable for

relationships that violate the following criteria.

7-2. Sexual Intercourse on the West Point Military Reservation

a. Sexual intercourse (vaginal, oral, anal, and hand-assisted) is strictly prohibited for cadets

on the West Point Military Reservation (e.g. barracks rooms or trunk rooms) or any land/building

leased or used by West Point, including Camp Buckner, Camp Natural Bridge, and any training

areas, and MWR facilities.

b. Sexual intercourse (vaginal, oral, anal, and hand-assisted) is strictly prohibited for cadets

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away from USMA on official business and/or traveling on orders, including but not limited to Trip

Sections, AIADs, and CTLT.

7-3. Romantic Activity

a. Any other forms of romantic activity (kissing, fondling, cuddling, inappropriate touching)

are prohibited for cadets on the West Point Military Reservation.

b. Public Display of Affection (PDA). At all times, in or out of uniform, cadets must remain

professional in their conduct and appearance. Affectionate physical contact with a guest or

another cadet in public on the West Point Military Reservation (WPMR) such as holding hands

or sitting with an arm around waist or shoulder is not permitted.

c. To accompany or escort another person a cadet may offer the left arm, and a guest may

take it when walking conditions warrant. Walking arm-in-arm, however, does not preclude the

requirement to render proper military courtesies. Cadets are responsible for the conduct and

decorum of their guests while they are visiting West Point.

7-4. Fraternization.

a. Cadets are prohibited from engaging in inappropriate relations with any permanent party

personnel, whether military or civilian, stationed at USMA, USMAPS cadet candidates, or any

other Soldiers or Officers assigned temporarily to West Point to provide training or recruiting

efforts, in accordance with the USMA Sponsorship policy, located on USMA G5 Publications

Library page. This prohibition applies from the time an application to USMA is submitted, until

six months past a cadet’s graduation date. All prohibitions between trainers and trainees, as

identified in AR 600-20, paragraph 4-15, apply unless specifically stated otherwise in the USMA

Sponsorship policy.

b. Cadet Candidates stationed at the United States Military Academy Preparatory School are

considered permanent party for the purposes of this paragraph. Inappropriate relations with a

Cadet Candidate are strictly prohibited.

7-5. Prohibited Upper-Class/4CL Relationships

a. In addition to the prohibitions regarding relationships between Cadets and Non-

Commissioned or Commissioned Officers, fraternization between Upper-Class and 4CL Cadets

is prohibited.

b. The term “Upper-Class Cadet” used elsewhere in this section includes all Third, Second,

and 1CL Cadets, including those of the rank Private First Class. This policy applies to both

opposite-gender and same-gender relationships. In the context of USCC, relationships between

Cadets of different rank are prohibited if they:

(1) Compromise, or appear to compromise, the integrity of supervisory authority or the chain

of command.

(2) Cause actual or perceived partiality or unfairness.

(3) Involve, or appear to involve, improper use of rank/position for personal gain.

(4) Are, or are perceived to be, exploitative or coercive in nature.

(5) Create an actual or clearly predictable adverse impact on discipline, authority, morale, or

the ability of the unit to accomplish its mission.

c. Dating, shared living accommodations other than those directed by operational

requirements, intimate or sexual relationships and platonic relationships between Upper-Class

and 4CL Cadets are strictly prohibited, unless the relationship meets the criteria to be

considered a prior relationship.

7-6. Social media or online relationships between Upper and 4CL Cadets, or Cadets and

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Non-Commissioned or Commissioned Officers

a. Upper-Class and 4CL Cadets will not interact on social media, including, but not limited to,

‘following’ one another on Instagram, “liking” posts, Direct Messaging, or becoming ‘friends’ on

Facebook, Twitter, or Snapchat.

b. Cadets will not interact with permanent party Non-Commissioned or Commissioned

Officers on social media, including, but not limited to, ‘following’ one another on Instagram,

“liking” posts, Direct Messaging, or becoming ‘friends’ on Facebook, Twitter, or Snapchat.

c. This prohibition does not apply to situations in which an Upper-Class Cadet represents a

West Point organization, such as a Cadet Company, club, or team.

d. This prohibition does not apply to official, organizational, or professional social media

accounts such as the official West Point Twitter, or the Commandant’s official Instagram

account.

7-7. Undue Familiarity

Relationships that cause undue familiarity are prohibited amongst cadets, staff, and faculty.

Examples of undue familiarity between Upper-Class and 4CL Cadets that may become “undue”

include repeated prolonged non-duty related interactions such as socializing at bars, nightclubs,

eating establishments, airports, while on pass, or while on leave. Other examples of undue

familiarity include but are not limited to having a 4CL Cadet serve as a designated driver, having

4CL Cadets purchase items for Upper-Class Cadets, and Upper-Class Cadets excessively

borrowing uniform pieces from 4CL Cadets.

7-8. Ongoing business relationships

Ongoing business relationships between cadets are prohibited. Examples of ongoing business

relationships include but are not limited to borrowing or lending money, and commercial

solicitation. This does not apply to one-time purchases such as the sale or purchase of an

automobile, textbooks, or company stores. Such relationships are prohibited.

7-9. Dating or Personal Associations between Cadets and non-Cadet personnel

a. Professional and social associations between officers, NCOs, civilian staff / faculty, and

cadets play an important role in the education and socialization of Cadets.

b. Participation in these professional associations is encouraged. Dating and/or overly familiar

relationships, however, whether actual or perceived, erode the value of these professional

associations and are prohibited. In accordance with Army policy AR 600-20 Army Command

Policy for officers, cadets are prohibited from dating and or engaging in an overly familiar

relationship with officers, warrant officers, NCOs, and civilian staff/faculty permanently or

temporarily assigned to West Point or visiting West Point.

c. Only the Superintendent or his delegate may approve an exception to this policy for Cadets

who have a prior existing relationship with a member of the staff and faculty (i.e. a cadet and a

graduate assistant). In these cases, the cadet must submit a written memorandum through

his/her chain of command requesting authorization to participate in said relationship.

7-10. Prior Relationships and Team/Club Friendships

a. Friendships that existed prior to the 4CL Cadet’s entering USMA and social relationships

derived from being on Competitive Club/Corps Squad Teams or DCA club activities may be

formally permitted if both Cadets are not assigned to the same company.

b. The senior cadet will, in these instances, forward a written request for TAC Team approval

of this relationship through his or her cadet company commander to both his or her TAC officer

and the TAC officer of the junior cadet. The request must be approved by both TAC officers in

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order for the request to be approved.

c. Approval does not eliminate the responsibility of both cadets to interact such that the

expression of friendship will not cause the perception of improper bias, favoritism, or a lack of

professionalism.

7-11. Conduct within the Sponsorship Program/When Visiting Staff and Faculty

The USMA Cadet Sponsorship Program, both formal and informal for all classes, allows

sponsors the unique opportunity to influence and assist cadets with their social skills, provide

mentorship, and an opportunity to interact with West Point personnel in an environment that is

more relaxed than interactions in an academic or training environment. Know that in every

situation, cadets will look to their sponsors to set the example. Cadets are taught to watch the

example of someone senior to them if they are unsure of how to act in a social situation. The

4CL Sponsor Program is just one part of the entire Sponsor Program. A primary goal of the 4CL

Sponsor Program is to assist 4CL Cadets (plebes) in realizing that the Army lifestyle involves

families, homes, and an environment not all that different from what they knew as civilians just a

few months earlier. Sponsors are assigned to plebes in a formal process. The Sponsor Program

covers not only the assigned sponsors for the fourth class but also all sponsor relationships,

whether formed in the classroom, on teams and clubs, or in other social contacts (family,

friends, prior service, etc.). For more information about the program see the West Point Policy

Memorandum for Cadet and Cadet Candidate Sponsorship Policy located on USMA G5

Publications Library page.

a. A cadet’s personal relationship with staff and faculty members, official mentors, and their

families, is expected to be exemplary with respect to social behavior and conduct.

b. Cadets are expected not to extend any visit to inconvenience their host or hostess.

Although junior to their host or hostess, cadets are expected to take the initiative to inform their

host or hostesses of standards expected of the Corps of Cadets.

c. Cadets will not bring along your roommate or a date if the host/hostess has not included

them on the invitation.

d. Within 48 hours of receiving an invitation or by the host’s deadline, cadets should respond

if they can or cannot attend an event. Cadets must let their host know their response, whether it

is “yes” or “no.” Cadets should respond in kind to invitations, in that, formal and informal

invitations require a written response, telephonic invitations require a telephoned response, and

email/text invitation should elicit a response by email/text.

e. The mentor, parent, sponsor, or spouse must be present during quarter’s visitation.

Cadets whose parents reside on post may be present in their parent’s quarters, when

authorized, if their parents are absent. Cadets are not authorized to baby-sit, pet-sit, or perform

other services for hire.

f. All military courtesies extended in the classroom and duty environment should apply in the

sponsor’s and/or staff and faculty member’s home. Cadets should address staff and faculty as

“sir” and “ma’am,” not “John” and “Diane.”

g. Cadets will wear uniforms in accordance with their class privileges and as outlined in this

pamphlet located. 4CL Cadets may bring the APFU or the CCFU to wear while in a staff and

faculty or sponsors quarters to participate in leisure activities while at the residence. If cadets

depart the residence for any reason the expectation is that the cadet changes back into the

uniform in accordance with their class privileges.

h. Cadets should send thank you notes after being hosted.

(1) The thank you note should be hand-written, addressed to both the host and hostess, and

mailed to the home – not to the office.

(2) The thank you note should be mailed not later than 48 hours after the event.

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The note should be brief, personal, and sincere.

Chapter 8

Academic Conduct

8-1 General

a. Cadets must understand that they alone bear the responsibility for completing an approved

academic program and meeting all academic requirements for graduation.

b. The Academic Program in the Redbook located on USMA G5 Publications Library page

provides information on graduation requirements related to academics to include, descriptions

of the core and elective programs, enrollment and scheduling procedures, course descriptions,

academic counseling, and related matters.

c. The Dean of the Academic Board policy index is located at

https://portal.westpoint.edu/dean/Pages/DPOMs.aspx . Access this link for information regarding

the following topic areas: Term End Examinations Procedures and Exceptions, Academic

Program Score, Disposition of Academically Deficient Cadets, and Summer Term Academic

Program (STAP) Guidance.

d. Cadets will ensure that they possess all required textbooks, course materials and

accessories prior to the start of each academic course, except for any materials designated for

issue in class. Cadets will not rely on others’ materials; they must have sole use of required

items for the entire term.

e. Cadets will conform to the highest standards of ethical behavior and military bearing in the

performance of their academic duties.

f. Cadets will treat every member of the faculty with the courtesy appropriate to commissioned

officers.

g. The primary responsibility for achieving satisfactory academic performance rests with each

cadet. To meet this responsibility, cadets are obligated to know their academic status, manage

their time, and establish effective priorities. Performance of academic duties is a significant part

of preparing to become an Army officer. The standard for performance of academic duties is the

same as that for the performance of duties as a military officer.

h. The uniform for classes will be the duty uniform, with exceptions made for injury and

special class functions that occur during the class day.

i. Cadets will leave outer garments and bags in the hallway. Professors may, at their

discretion, allow outer garments in class when environmental conditions warrant. Outer

garments include Black Jacket, Sweater, ACU ECWCS Coats, and any other outer garment

included in USCC Regulation 670-1.

j. The uniform for additional instruction (AI) is the duty uniform.

8-2. Instructor Authority

Military customs and courtesies will be maintained in academic settings. Cadets will not leave

any place of instruction without the permission of their instructor. If they feel a need to leave the

room for any reason, they will obtain the instructor's permission before departing.

8-3. Examinations

See the Dean's Policy and Operating Memoranda reference Classroom and Related

Departmental Procedures.

a. Exam Attendance.

(1) All cadets, except those officially excused, will take Written Partial Reviews (WPRs) as

scheduled. Cadets are officially excused from attendance at regularly scheduled WPRs only for

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the following reasons:

(a) Medically excused by the USCC Surgeon.

(b) On emergency leave or special pass.

(d) Participating in a Cadet Public Relations Council (CPRC) trip.

(e) Participating in honor investigative hearings.

(f) Appearing before an investigating officer for misconduct or possible UCMJ action.

b. WPR Rescheduling. Arrangements for taking a WPR at alternate times should be

coordinated as soon as possible after the conflict is determined, but no later than 48 hours prior

to the regularly scheduled exam period.

(1) Department Heads may require Cadets to make ahead or make up a scheduled WPR

regardless of their reason for absence.

(2) When a conflict with a WPR may result, cadets will not volunteer for official duties without

prior approval from the department concerned.

(3) If Cadets have more than one graded requirement occurring during the same time (i.e. lab

and WPR during the same Dean’s hour block), they will alert the two departments no later than

48 hours prior to the event. Graded events that cannot be rescheduled will take priority over

graded events than can be made-ahead or made-up.

c. Hospitalized Cadets. Hospitalized Cadets unable to prepare for, or take, a WPR as

determined by the USCC Surgeon will be excused. Cadets will notify the department concerned

that they are medically excused as soon as practically possible.

(1) Hospitalized Cadets unable to attend class, but not medically excused by the USCC

Surgeon, may be required to take a WPR.

(2) Cadets may request to take an examination even though they are eligible to be excused

for medical reasons, if the USCC Surgeon approves.

8-4. Additional Instruction (AI) and Tutoring

See the Dean's Policy and Operating Memoranda reference Classroom and Related

Departmental Procedures.

a. Scheduling AI. AI may be scheduled in accordance with the Academy schedule (USMA

REG 1-1). Departments are encouraged to arrange times for AI that are mutually agreeable to

cadets and the department, particularly in the cases of cadets who bear heavy institutional

responsibilities. AI will not be conducted during Evening Study Period (ESP) without prior

approval from the Dean. AI will not take precedent over other places of duty including formation

times or other duties as determined by the Company TAC Team.

b. MacArthur Time. AI will not be scheduled during MacArthur Time. Participation in the

Sports Education program (i.e. Company Athletics, Competitive Club teams, Corps Squad

teams) is mandatory.

c. AI as Place of Duty. Though AI is optional, once cadets schedule appointments or

otherwise commit to AI at a specified time, attendance becomes mandatory, and Cadets will be

reported if absent. Cadets are responsible to avoid conflicts or resolve any that occur.

d. Department of Physical Education (DPE) AI. Cadets are responsible for requesting and

attending DPE AI. Some courses may publish a predetermined schedule at the beginning of the

round of instruction. Cadets may choose to attend any number of sessions. Additional

instruction may be offered in individual or group settings, depending on the course, material and

activities presented.

8-5. Tutoring

See the Dean's Policy and Operating Memoranda reference Classroom and Related

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Departmental Procedures.

a. General . Tutoring covers all supplemental instruction not included in AI. It is authorized

for all cadets and is normally voluntary. Cadets may receive tutoring individually, as part of

organized cadet groups, while confined to the hospital, or during trips away from West Point.

Exceptions to this policy must receive prior written approval of the Dean.

b. Company Tutoring Programs. The USCC chain of command in conjunction with the

Center for Enhanced Performance (CEP) manages company programs in which tutoring is

conducted by other cadets. Cadets must keep the chain of command informed of any tutoring

events, whether as tutor or tutee.

c. Group Study Sessions. Group study sessions are permitted under the oversight of the

Company Academics Officer. All group study sessions will take place in common areas and will

conform to the regulations listed in this pamphlet.

d. Paymen t. Cadets and USMA personnel may not accept payment for tutoring.

e. Documentation. When assistance is provided on any assignment that will be submitted to

an instructor, tutors must caution tutored cadets regarding their obligation to document all

assistance received.

8-6. Evening Study Period

Cadets are expected to create an environment within the barracks consistent with the intent and

spirit of the Evening Study Period. This includes not playing loud music or participating in

activities that will detract from facilitating studying conditions.

a. Evening study period (ESP) is defined in USMA Reg 1-1 Administration Scheduling

Activities located on the USMA G5 Publications Library page.

b. First and Second Class Cadets.

(1) In addition to academic preparation, First and Second-Class Cadets are authorized to

conduct such activities as chain of command duties and individual physical training. They will

not task 3CL and 4CL Cadets to complete any chain of command duties or requirements during

ESP.

c. Third and Fourth Class Cadets .

(1) The expectation is that all Third and Fourth Class Cadets are engaged in study and

homework during ESP.

(2) To this end, restrictions on Third and Fourth Class Cadets include, but are not limited to,

the following:

(a) Conducting physical training in or out of Arvin Cadet Physical Development Center except

to prepare for mandatory Physical Education courses and/or the ACFT under the supervision of

their Company Physical Development Officer or NCO with Company TAC Officer/ NCO

Approval.

(b) Conducting chain of command activities to include 4CL duties.

8-7. Center for Enhanced Performance (CEP)

Cadets requiring tutoring or assistance from the Center for Enhanced Performance are

permitted to utilize these facilities with the permission of the chain of command and oversight

from the Company Academics Office.

8-8. Lectures

a. Courtesy to Lecturers.

(1) Cadets will remove outer garments and hang them outside the lecture hall.

(2) Cadets will be seated no later than five minutes before a lecture is scheduled to begin.

(3) When specified, cadets will sit with their companies or per seating charts. Otherwise,

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cadets will fill seating from the front of the lecture hall.

b. Etiquette .

(1) All cadets will observe proper standards of etiquette when the official party enters and

exits the auditorium.

(2) When a lecturer or guest speaker enters and moves toward the stage or lectern, all

attendees present, will come to the position of attention and remain so until told otherwise.

(3) Attendees will not leave a lecture for a drink of water or to otherwise take a break. Cadets

may use the latrine only in case of an emergency.

c. Questioning.

(1) When addressing a question or comment to the lecturer or guest, Cadets will stand and

state their name and company (i.e. Sir/Ma'am, Cadet Smith, Company B-4) before proceeding

with their question or comment.

(2) The cadet may be seated after the question has been asked but will stand again before

asking a follow-on question or thanking the individual.

8-9. Class Excusals

a. Excusals from Class. Cadets may be excused from class only by the Superintendent,

Dean (only classes taught by academic departments), Commandant (only classes taught by

DMI, DPE and SCPME) and, CEP, CPD, and USCC Surgeon (for illness or physical disability).

b. Alternate Arrangements. Cadets who need to attend a scheduled class at a time other

than their scheduled section must obtain approval from their instructor and comply with all

additional requirements. Cadets will not petition to attend a class at an earlier hour to arrange

early departure on pass or leave. Additionally, Cadets must notify the chain of command, to

include the TAC Team, of any alternate class arrangements.

c. Illness . Cadets who become ill during class in a way that prevents further participation will

inform the instructor. The instructor will release the Cadet who will proceed immediately to sick

call.

d. Physical Education Class Attendance for Corps Squad Athletes with Games. Corps

squad athletes will attend DPE classes on days of competition unless they have previously

coordinated their absence with the instructor. At the beginning of class, they will notify their

instructor of the scheduled competition and then will participate in the class as directed by the

instructor. Injured Cadets will be present for the class attendance report and will comply with

directives issued by the instructor. See USMA REG 350-12 located on the USMA G5

Publications Library for more details.

e. Academic Trips. Cadet participation in educational trips, whether mandatory or voluntary,

becomes a duty upon TAC team approval and appearance of the Cadet’s name on the trip

roster. Cadets must participate in the trip unless they are:

(1) Excused by the Superintendent, Dean of the Academic Board, or sponsoring academic

department. The Commandant of Cadets, Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, or the head of an

academic department may object, for cause, to a Cadet’s participation (such objections will be

considered on a case-by-case basis).

(2) Scheduled to take a WPR during the period of the trip. If prior arrangements to take the

WPR at an alternate time have been made with the academic department, or waived by the

department, a Cadet may then participate. The responsibility for obtaining waivers or

establishing alternate times for WPRs rests with the Cadet.

(3) A member of a corps squad team that has a scheduled competition or practice for a

scheduled intercollegiate competition for which a trip section has been put in and approved.

f. Attending Class in Departure Uniform. If a Cadet is assigned to a trip section that departs

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immediately following a class, allowing insufficient time to change into the proper uniform, the

Cadet may attend class in trip section uniform if it is one level above “As For Class” uniform.

g. Team Trip Sections . Members of teams departing for an away competition will attend as

much academic instruction as possible. Cadets may request an early release from their

instructors, but they may not leave earlier than thirty minutes prior to assembly for trip

departure.

Chapter 9

Mess Hall Conduct

9-1. General Mess Hall Standards

a. Portions of this Chapter are also included in USCC Circular 351-2

b. During mandatory meals, the Cadet Mess Hall is the place of duty for all Cadets. Cadets

will march to the mess hall after accountability formations.

c. Cadets are not authorized to miss a mandatory meal unless they are on an approved trip

section, guard duty, or have TAC approval. TAC approval authority for missing mandatory lunch

or breakfast is delegated from the BTO in alignment with USMA Regulation 1-1.

d. Duty uniform is the only authorized uniform for wear during mandatory meals; Gym-A’s and

athletic uniforms are permitted if clean and serviceable.

e. Backpacks are authorized in the Cadet Mess and will only be placed underneath the table

for safety measures. Bags will not be placed behind any chair in the Mess Hall at any time.

Under no circumstances will backpacks be left unattended at any time in the Cadet Mess.

f. Cadets will not throw any items in the mess hall and will always act professionally.

9-2. Table Commandant Responsibilities

a. Table Commandant. The Table Commandant, as a representative of the chain of

command, is responsible for the conduct and decorum of the cadets assigned to his/her

table.

(1) The Table Commandant will ensure that upper-class cadets and 4CL Cadets fulfill their

responsibilities under the West Point Leader Development System while in the mess hall.

(2) The Table Commandant will ensure that cadets and 4CL cadets maintain proper etiquette

and behavior at the table. At a minimum, the following standards will be enforced:

(a) Napkin placed in lap and eyes on the table.

(b) Correct placement and use of utensils.

(d) No talking while chewing.

(e) Elbows are to remain off the table.

(f) Proper posture: sit up straight - don't slouch.

(g) Bring the food to your mouth, not your face to the plate.

(h) Do not eat until everyone else is served.

(i) No reaching for or throwing items across the table (condiments, etc.)

(j) No banging pitchers, bowls, plates, waving napkins when greeting guests of the Corps, and

slamming chairs on the ground.

(k) When serving food or taking food from the table, take only 1/10th of the amount served.

Only take more after offering to divide the extras between the other table members.

(l) Respect the Mess Hall workers and their work; accordingly, keep the table neat and avoid

spills and messes.

(3) The Table Commandant must ensure that each member of his/her table is permitted to eat

a full and sufficient meal without undue time constraints. The meal is not to be used as a reward

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or punishment.

9-3. 4CL Mess Hall Conduct

a. The Mess Hall is NOT a fall-out zone.

b. Plebes are not permitted to speak unless seated at a table or being spoken to by an

upperclassman.

c. Plebes must cup their hands when walking and standing in the mess hall. Plebes must

greet upperclassmen in the Mess Hall.

d. Table Duties

(1) "Cold Beverage Corporal" (Sits at the end of the table opposite the Table Commandant).

(a) Will announce the preferred beverage for the meal using the following format:

"SIR/MA'AM, THE BEVERAGE FOR THIS MEAL IS

. WOULD ANYONE NOT CARE

FOR A GLASS OF ICE, SIR/MA'AM?"

(b) Serves beverages as requested and distributes glasses to the table.

(d) Upon receipt of additional cold beverages, the "Cold Beverage Corporal" will announce:

"SIR/MA'AM, THE ADDITIONAL

IS ON THE TABLE."

(e) Upon completion of all table duties, the "Cold Beverage Corporal" will address the Table

Commandant according to the following format: "SIR/MA'AM, THE FOURTH CLASS CADETS

AT THIS TABLE HAVE PERFORMED THEIR DUTIES AND ARE NOW PREPARED TO EAT,"

unless otherwise directed. Once Table Commandant has confirmed that all duties have been

complete, the proper reply will be “EAT.”

(2) "Gunner" (Sits to the immediate left of the "Cold Beverage Corporal").

(a) Cuts the dessert at the appropriate time according to the following procedure: "SIR/MA'AM

THE DESSERT FOR THIS MEAL IS

. WOULD ANYONE NOT CARE FOR

SIR/MA’AM?"

(b) On receipt of the information needed, cuts the required number of pieces, then announce:

"SIR/MA'AM, THE DESSERT HAS BEEN CUT. THE DESSERT TO CADET

FOR

INSPECTION PLEASE, SIR/MA'AM. *The inspecting cadet will be designated by the Table

Commandant. *

ADDITIONAL

IS ON THE TABLE."

9-4. Floaters

a. Table Commandants must stand and hold up the number of fingers corresponding to the

number of open seats at their table after being told to take seats.

b. If a table is floated, Cadets are not authorized to leave the mess hall, but must search for

an open seat through the wings of the mess-hall.

9-5. Taking Seats

a. No Cadet may take their seat until the order to take seats.

b. No eating is authorized before the order to take seats.

c. Plebes will stand behind their chairs at parade rest until attention to orders and will adhere

to all standards listed in this Chapter.

d. Plebes are responsible for setting the table prior to the meal.

e. 1CL Cadets may leave the meal following the announcement of “REST” and the

illumination of the number ‘1’ light at the base of the poop deck.

f. 2CL Cadets may leave at the illumination of the number ‘2’

g. 3CL at the illumination of the number ‘3’

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h. 4CL Cadets may leave the meal following the announcement of “BRIGADE RISE” and the

illumination of the number ‘4’ light.

9-6. Guest Meals

a. Guest Meals (Official).

(1) Cadets of all ranks may invite and escort a member of the staff and faculty (military or

civilian), an official civilian guest (official as deemed by Protocol or Academy Relations), or a

member of the Armed Forces, to dine with them in the Cadet Mess for meals specifically

designated as official guest meals.

(2) Coordination must be made through the USCC G4.

b. Guest Meals (Informal).

(1) An informal meal is defined as lunch and dinner on Saturdays and brunch on Sundays or

holidays. The only exception to this rule is when there is an official class weekend (i.e., Ring

Weekend, Yearling Winter Weekend, 500th Night, 100th Night, or Graduation Week), and guest

meal tickets are not authorized during these times.

(2) 3CL Cadets and above may invite and escort guests, otherwise not listed above, to meals

specifically designated as informal meals.

(3) Each Cadet is authorized a maximum of five informal meal tickets.

(4) The exception for 4CL Cadets is during Plebe Parent Weekend (PPW) when they are

authorized to escort guests to informal meals.

c. Plebe Parent Weekend is the only authorized official class weekend where guest meal

tickets may be purchased from Pentagon Federal Credit Union. Plebes do not need an

authorization from USCC G4 to purchase tickets for PPW and are not limited on the number of

tickets they can purchase, unless otherwise directed by the BTO.

9-7. Optional Dinner Uniforms

a. Cadets may wear APFUs, CCFUs, Company Athletic Uniforms, Club Team Uniforms, or

ODIA/AWPAA Uniforms into the mess hall to grab food during optional dinners following

company athletics or Competitive Club/Corps Squad practice.

b. They may sit down in the mess hall wearing the uniforms listed above if they are clean and

serviceable. Cadets will conduct proper hygiene and change into clean APFUs/CCFUs prior to

sitting down to eat.

c. 1CL Cadets may wear civilian clothes in the mess hall beginning at the completion of their

last duty on Saturday through Recall Formation.

Chapter 10

Control of Firearms in Central Post Restricted Area (CPRA)

10-1. General

Privately-owned weapons (POWs), firearms, and ammunition will not be brought into or stored

in the CPRA. Privately-owned weapons, firearms, and ammunition will be stored before and

immediately after use in the Cadet Arms Storage Facility. Privately-owned weapons are

prohibited from being stored in the CGR at any time. Ammunition, pyrotechnics, and tactical

training aids from Cadet Summer Training are also not authorized in the barracks.

a. No munitions or pyrotechnics, to include any class of fireworks (an ignition type device), are

authorized in the CPRA. Any munitions coming into the possession of a cadet will be turned-in

immediately to the TAC Team or OIC.

b. Cadets carrying firearms and other dangerous weapons outside those areas under the

command of the Superintendent, USMA, must comply with applicable state laws. Sections 1896

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and 1897 of the New York Penal Law, State of New York, prohibits the possession and carrying

of dangerous weapons. The possession of an unloaded pistol without written license issued by

the appropriate New York State authority is a misdemeanor. The carrying of a loaded pistol, or

pistol with ammunition, without written license by the appropriate New York State authority is a

felony.

c. Registration of Privately-Owned Weapons, Firearms and Ammunition. All privately-owned

weapons, firearms, and ammunition will be registered within five working days after arrival or

acquisition with the Provost Marshal, Department of Emergency Services (DES), USMA, in

accordance with USMA REG 190-3 (Firearms and Other Dangerous Weapons) located on

USMA G5 Publications Library page. Cadets will use the West Point Weapon Registration Form

to register their weapon IAW USMA REG 190-3 and coordinate with their TAC Officer for

signature as the “Unit Commander” on the form.

d. POW Storage

(1) The storage facilities used to store these weapons must meet all applicable Army

Regulations, as does the USCC Arms Room, and be inventoried by an E7 or above specifically

not involved with that club. This policy does not exempt cadets from registering their privately-

owned weapons in accordance with Army Regulations and USMA Regulations.

(2) Weapons, firearms, and ammunition may be drawn from the Cadet Arms Room between

0800-1600 hours, Monday through Friday, for use and/or maintenance. Cadets must have

signed authorization from their TAC Team giving authority to remove the weapon, firearm,

and/or ammunition each time they are removed.

(3) Weapons, firearms, and ammunition boxes will be plainly marked with the owner's name,

class, and company.

e. Cadets are prohibited to borrow weapons from other cadets or from USMA staff and

faculty.

10-2. Hunting Season

During hunting season, a Cadet may temporarily store his or her privately owned weapon,

firearm, and ammunition in the home of a staff or faculty member.

a. Each Cadet will submit a written request seeking authorization that must be approved by

his or her TAC Team, prior to removing the weapon.

b. Authorization will include name of sponsor, rank, quarters address, type of weapon and

inclusive dates for temporary storage.

c. The staff or faculty member is individually responsible that they are IAW all Director of

Emergency Services (DES) policies for firearms storage.

10-3. Hobby Weapons

Pellet guns, BB Guns, Airsoft guns, or any similar type of hobby weapons are not authorized in

the CPRA at any time. This includes storage in trunk rooms or cadet rooms, as well as use of

such items.

10-4. Weapons Clubs

Weapons Clubs include those recognized Directorate of Cadet Activities clubs that use firearms

as part of their primary club activities are permitted to use cadet POW’s. These clubs include

the Pistol Club, Combat Weapons Team, and the Skeet and Trap Team and will adhere to

USMA REG 190-3 (Firearms and Other Dangerous Weapons) located on USMA G5

Publications Library page. Paint guns used by the Cadet Clubs will be stored in accordance with

club rules. They will not be brought into cadet rooms or the CPRA.

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10-5. Security of Government Property and Weapons

Cadets will safeguard all Government property. The Company Security Officer is the principal

staff officer for coordinating physical security. Each Cadet will memorize his/her weapon serial

number. Squad leaders, section leaders, platoon leaders, and company commanders will

maintain a serial numbered roster of the rifles and sabers assigned to their subordinates.

a. Weapons Roster. The Company First Sergeant will provide the cadet in charge of quarters

(CCQ) with a roster of all weapons, to include rifles, sabers, and dress bayonets, that should be

present in each Cadet room in the company.

b. Inventories will be conducted as follows:

(1) Squad leaders will conduct a weekly inventory of rifles/sabers and bayonets by serial

number and report the results to their platoon leader. Platoon leaders will report weekly

inventory results to the Company First Sergeant.

(2) The Company Commander or designated Cadet officer (a different one each consecutive

month) will conduct a 100 percent serial numbered inventory of all rifles and sabers each month.

(3) Weapons Receipt. All Cadets will be issued a DA Form 3749 (Equipment Receipt) which

they will surrender when drawing their weapon from the Arms Room. The armorer will return the

weapons receipt to the Cadet when the weapon is returned.

(4) Weapons Turn-In Requirement. Cadets will turn in their weapons to the Arms Room

anytime they are absent from the company area for more than three days.

Chapter 11

Spirit Missions

11-1 General

Spirit missions are activities to demonstrate pride and esprit de corps. The fact that a Cadet is

on an authorized spirit mission does not constitute a defense to a violation of the UCMJ or a bar

to financial liability for any property damage. Symbols (flags, banners) and mascots of opposing

teams or other Cadet companies will not be physically harmed, removed, or captured. Cadets

are authorized to engage in spirit missions that meet the following criteria:

a. Rules of Engagement.

(1) Spirit missions must be chain-of-command approved by a Cadet Captain, led by a team

leader or higher, team-focused, non- destructive, safe, and respectful.

(2) A successful spirit mission means that the Cadets conducting it obtained the desired item

and brought it to their Company’s CCQ desk. The Cadet on duty at the CCQ notifies the

Company Spiritivities Officer and Company Commander, who record that the item that was

taken.

(3) Once recorded, the item must be returned to the other Company’s CCQ immediately. A

tracker is kept for the entire BDE that ranks Companies based on the number of successful

spirit missions.

(4) All spirit missions must include a recovery/clean-up plan. Cadets must ensure that spirit

missions do not become videos that are posted to social media sites.

(5) Any action whether recorded or not, must be free of any disrespectful conduct that could in

any way tarnish their role as a future commissioned officer or the image of USMA.

(6) All cross-academy spirit missions must receive BTO approval. Involvement of live animal

mascots is prohibited during spirit missions.

(7) Monuments and Historical Items. All monuments or historical items are off- limits to spirit

missions. Spirit activities must not cause physical harm to people, damage to property, or bring

discredit upon the USMA. Cadets are responsible for knowing and following any memoranda of

agreements between the Commandant and the leaders of other service academies.

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b. Rewards. Companies provide their own incentives for spirit missions. At the end of each

semester recognition is provided to the top 2 companies according to the Spirit Mission tracker.

The BDE leadership determines the rewards for these companies.

Chapter 12

Privately Owned Vehicles

12-1. Maintaining and Operating a POV on West Point

a. Maintaining a vehicle is defined as possessing a POV located on post or within off post

privilege limits for more than 24 hours while not on approved leave. Cadets may only maintain

one (1) POV on West Point (e.g. one vehicle, one motorcycle)

b. Operating a vehicle is different from maintaining a vehicle. While maintaining a vehicle

generally refers to it possession and storage as defined above, operating a vehicle is defined as

actual use of a vehicle by an operator for the vehicles intended use. An operator is not always

necessarily the owner.

c. All cadets will adhere to adjacent installation policies related to the maintenance, operation

safety, and storage of any privately owned vehicle or alternative method of mobility/transport.

12-2. Vehicles Authorized

Trucks, sedans, bicycles, motorized scooters IAW applicable installation/garrison policies.

12-3. Restrictions

Cadets are not authorized to maintain Boats, RVs, Buses, or jointly owned vehicles, such as

party vans or club vehicles, within the walking privileges limits.

12-4. Eligibility

a. By Law . Only Cadets with a valid state driver’s license, registration, and proof of insurance

are authorized to maintain a POV on post.

b. By Class . Only the following Cadets are authorized to register, operate, and maintain a

POV on West Point:

(1) 1CL Cadets.

(2) 2CL Cadets.

(a) 2CL Cadets are authorized to maintain and operate a POV upon return from Spring leave.

(b) 2CL Cadets that are Cadet NCOs in the duty position of Company first sergeant and

above (this includes all positions of Sergeant Major from BN to Brigade) in good standing are

authorized to operate a personally owned vehicle at USMA during the Fall semester and

Spring semester.

c. By Standing.

(1) Cadets who are not in good standing and/or have loss of privileges will not bring a car to

West Point to maintain or operate it, regardless of rank.

(2) Cadets whose demotions and/or loss of privileges causes them to become ineligible, after

having brought a car to West Point while they were eligible, are authorized to maintain their

vehicle parked at West Point but will not operate them until their rank is restored.

(3) Cadets whose demotions and/or loss of privileges causes them to become ineligible are

authorized to maintain their vehicle parked at West Point but will not loan them to others to

operate until their rank is restored. It will be as if that vehicle does not exist on the West Point

installation for any person’s use.

(4) An exception would include during home football weekends when demoted Cadets are

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authorized to move their vehicles only to and from Camp Buckner or Camp Natural Bridge.

These Cadets will sign out in the Cadet Information System (CIS) as “other” and input a

comment to the effect, “Moving Car to Camp Buckner.”

d. Ineligible Cadets. Ineligible Cadets are not authorized to operate their vehicle or another

cadet’s vehicle unless they are on approved leave.

e. Eligible Cadets . Eligible are not authorized to register, maintain, or operate a vehicle on

post for ineligible cadets.

12-5. Standards

a. Registration Process.

(1) New Registrations: “D” represents the day that an eligible Cadet first brings an

unregistered vehicle or motorcycle on post.

(2) NLT D+3: Cadets register their vehicle in CIS.

(3) NLT D+5: Cadets submit copies of the following documents to their TAC Officer or NCO.

(4) CIS registration print-out

(5) Driver’s license

(6) State registration

(7) Common Access Card

(8) Proof of insurance

(9) If a Cadet is registering a vehicle owned by someone else, a signed letter from the

vehicle’s owner granting permission to register the vehicle is required. Cadets are not

authorized to register a vehicle owned by another cadet or cadet’s family.

(10) NLT D+7: TAC Officers and NCOs enter registration information into the TAC Information

System and issue two standard decals.

(11) NLT D+9: Cadets permanently affix one decal on the right side of the front windshield

and the other on the left side of the rear windshield using the adhesive on the decal. (Decals will

not be removeable.)

b. Old Registrations. If a cadet’s vehicle has decals from another installation or was

previously registered at West Point by someone else, the Cadet will remove all the old decals

and follow all the same new registration procedures.

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Figure 12-5. Example of CDT POV Parking Decal

12-6. Parking

a. Eligible Cadets will park their vehicles only in C, E, AA, and F lot and only on improved

surfaces therein. Parking in the grassy areas is not authorized.

b. 1CL Cadets will park their POVs in C, AA, and F lot.

c. 2CL Cadets will park in E Lot. Exceptions to park in C, AA, and F lot by 2CL Cadets will be

approved by the TAC Team.

d. Following graduation and before Re-Organization Week, all Cadets will park their POVs

only in E Lot.

e. Cadets are authorized to park registered, decaled vehicles in the authorized Cadet Parking

Lots Point from 1530– 0630 daily and from Friday at 1530 – Monday at 0630 in any authorized

parking areas on West Point on all weekends except when there is a home football game or

other event parking considerations (e.g. Sandhurst, A Weekend) requiring access to parking

lots.

f. Cadets are not authorized to park in Staff and Faculty housing areas unless they are

participating in sponsor events. Cadets will move their vehicles out of the Staff and Faculty

housing areas every day prior to TAPS.

g. By written exception, BTD will authorize Cadets to park short term in the Cadet Post

Restricted Area (CPRA) to load and unload vehicles before or after Graduation.

h. Home Football Game Parking.

(1) Cadet POVs will be cleared from the lettered parking lots above Michie Stadium no later

than 24 hours prior to each home game and moved to Camp Buckner or Camp Natural Bridge.

Cadets will not park in the Red areas in Figure 12-7. Cadets will not block any roads or

entrances to any building, parking area, or gate.

(2) Cadets are authorized to retrieve their vehicles and park in C, E, AA, and F lot three and a

half hours after the end the game.

(3) Cadets are authorized to retrieve their vehicles and park in any authorized parking area on

West Point one hour after the game.

(4) Cadets are not authorized to park at football tailgates.

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Figure 12-6. Cadet Parking Lots

Figure 12-7. Parking Areas at Camp Buckner

C LOT

E LOT

AA LOT

F LOT

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12-7. Operating a POV On and Off West Point

a. Eligibility.

(1) By Law. Only cadets with a valid state driver’s license are eligible to drive a vehicle. All

vehicles operated by a Cadet must have a valid registration and proof of insurance.

(2) By Rank. All Cadets in good standing are authorized to temporarily operate the following

vehicles on post:

(3) By Standing. Only cadets in good standing and/or have not had privileges withdrawn are

eligible to operate a vehicle on West Point.

(4) Rental Cars. All eligible Cadets are authorized to temporarily drive rental automobiles (not

motorcycles) on post.

(5) Borrowed Cadet Cars. All cadets in good standing are authorized to borrow an automobile

(not motorcycle) registered and maintained by another Cadet in good standing approved by the

Borrower’s TAC Officer or NCO, and the Lender’s TAC Officer or NCO.

b. Personally Owned Vehicle (POV) Inspections. Companies will plan, prepare, and execute

inspections of all registered vehicles during the following months.

(1) August

(2) November (prior to Thanksgiving leave)

(3) March (prior to Spring leave)

(4) May (prior to Term End Examination leave)

c. Guest Cars . Cadets in good standing are authorized to temporarily drive a guest’s

automobile (not motorcycle) provided the following. 1) The guest is in the vehicle; 2) The guest

has third party insurance.

d. Motorcycles . Cadets that meet the eligibility requirements stated above for general

operation of a POV and outlined below specifically for motorcycle riders are authorized to

maintain and operate a motorcycle provided they do the following.

(1) Safety. Meet all AR 385-10 provisions to include, but not limited to, completing a

Motorcycle Safety Foundation Basic Riders Course, and wearing the following personal

protective equipment.

(a) Over-the-ankle boots.

(b) Long pants.

(d) Full-fingered gloves.

(e) Helmet.

(f) Eye protection.

(g) Approved reflective gear during hours of darkness.

(h) Vehicle Security.

(i) Cadets will always keep their vehicles locked when parked.

(j) Cadets will not store high-value items or TA-50 in their parked vehicles.

12-8. Other Modes of Transportation

a. Bicycles. Cadets are authorized to maintain and operate bicycles on post under the

following conditions.

(1) TAC Officer approval.

(2) Secured at their sponsor’s home or on a bike rack with sponsor approval.

Helmets and personal protective equipment will be worn while always operating a bicycle.

b. Other forms of mobility/transport. Cadets are authorized to maintain and operate other

forms of mobility and transport in accordance with Army and installation guidance. Other forms

of transport include but are not limited to scooters, roller blades, and skateboards. Cadets may

only store these items in their assigned locker within their trunk room when not in use; they may

not be left loose, outside of their locker. For safety reasons cadets are prohibited from storing

any mobility device that operates using battery power or has a battery built in, single use or

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rechargeable, in the CPRA. Examples include but are not limited to things like hover boards and

electric scooters .

Chapter 13

Alcohol Conduct

13-1. Purpose

a. To outline the policy pertaining to the purchase, consumption, and storage of alcohol and

the display of alcohol containers/vessels for cadets assigned to BTD.

13-2. General

The consumption of alcohol is a privilege afforded to cadets of legal age, by class, and by standing; it is

not a right based simply upon age. This policy aims to teach habits of responsible consumption and

enable cadets to maximize academic focus. Cadets authorized to consume alcohol will always drink in a

manner becoming of a future officer. Alcoholic Beverages. Cadets face disciplinary action for violating any

state law regarding alcohol (e.g. underage drinking) or committing any alcohol-related offense (e.g.

driving while intoxicated, drunk and disorderly conduct.) Cadets are subject to New York State law and

published USCC brigade policy when on the West Point Military Reservation. Cadets assume full

responsibility for all improper behavior and consequences because of their decision to consume alcohol.

Cadets cannot blame improper conduct or displays of poor judgment on alcohol impairment. The decision

to consume alcohol requires careful consideration and safety awareness. It is the duty of military leaders

to act responsibly and provide for the proper health, welfare, and training of subordinates. Cadets are

responsible to advise their guests, hosts, and mentors of USCC regulations pertaining to consumption of

alcohol.

13-3. Eligibility

a. By Age: By law and Army Regulation, only Cadets that are 21 years of age and older are

authorized to drink alcohol. (This includes when Cadets are overseas and in locations where the

local or regional drinking age is less than 21 years of age).

b. By Standing: Only Cadets in good standing are authorized to drink alcohol.

c. By Class:

(1) 4CL Cadets may not consume alcohol on the West Point Reservation to include Camp

Buckner and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) locations or while on walking privileges or

OPPs; this includes while attending tailgates or other private events on post. Of-age 4CL

Cadets may only drink while on leave or pass and must be outside of the walking privilege

limits. Of-age 4CL Cadets are not permitted to consume alcohol while representing the

Academy (examples: trip sections and athletic competitions).

(2) 3CL Cadets may not consume alcohol on the West Point Reservation to include Camp

Buckner and MWR locations or while on waking privileges or OPPs; this includes while

attending tailgates or other private events on post. Of-age 3CL Cadets may only drink while on

leave or pass and must be outside of the walking privilege limits. Of-age 3CL Cadets are not

permitted to consume alcohol while representing the Academy (examples: trip sections and

athletic competitions).

(3) 2CL Cadets. Of-age 2CL Cadets, in good standing, may consume alcohol after the

completion of their last duty, but not before 1600hrs, at on-post facilities (Thursday – Saturday).

They may consume alcohol while on leave, pass, walking privileges, walking privileges

(Thursday – Saturday), and OPPs. 2CL Cadets will not enter the First-Class Club, except as a

guest of a 1CL Cadet (Thursday – Saturday). 2CL Cadets may consume alcohol at the

locations, times, and in the uniforms listed below.

(a) Times

(1) Leave

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(2) Pass

(3) OPPs

(4) After last duty or1600hrs (whichever is later)

(b) Locations

(1) FCC (Thursday - Saturday as a sponsored guest of a 1CL Cadet).

(2) Tailgates

(3) Unit Events and Venues (Including the Superintendent’s Boat)

(4) West Point Club

(5) Thayer Hotel

(6) Golf Course

(7) Bowling Alley

(8) Locations within OPPs

(9) Ski Lodge

(10) Staff and Faculty Residences

but not before 1600hrs, at on-post facilities. They may also consume alcohol on leave, pass,

walking privileges, and OPPs.

(1) Times

(a) Leave

(b) Pass

(d) After last duty or1600hrs (whichever is later)

(2) Locations

(a) FCC

(b) Tailgates

(d) West Point Club

(e) Thayer Hotel

(f) Golf Course

(g) Bowling Alley

(h) Ski Lodge

(i) Staff and Faculty Residences

(j) Locations within OPPs

13-4. General Alcohol Standards and Restrictions

a. Drinking Off-Post in Uniform.

(1) Cadets are not authorized to drink alcohol in uniform off-post, at any time, without the

undersigned’s written approval in memorandum format.

b. Alcohol in the Barracks. Cadets are never authorized to drink or store alcohol in the

barracks.

(1) Alcohol Containers/Vessels in the Barracks.

(a) Cadets are NOT authorized to display and/or maintain vessels or containers for alcohol in

their barracks room that are not Class Memorabilia containers/vessels.

(b) Cadets may display on their desk up to three (combination of) Class-specific wine glasses,

beer pitchers, pint glasses, and/or shot glasses.

purposes will be empty, clean, and dry, and will be displayed in accordance with paragraph (b)

above or stored in the trunk room in the Cadet’s assigned locker or space.

(d) Prior to storage, Company TAC Teams will inspect and verify, in written memorandum,

that the specific vessel/container being stored is in fact empty, clean, and dry.

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(e) Cadets will be responsible for maintaining the written documentation of the inspection for

that class memorabilia.

(2) Alcohol in personally owned vehicles (POV).

(a) Cadets are never authorized to drink or store alcohol in any POV maintained or operated

on-post. Transport of alcohol is only authorized under the conditions outlined in this chapter.

(3) Alcohol purchase.

(a) Cadets will not purchase alcohol at any on-post location (i.e. Post Exchange, Shoppette)

except as outlined in paragraphs 8 and 9.

(4) Alcohol before duty.

(a) Cadets will stop drinking alcohol no later than eight (8) hours prior to their first duty for that

day or the next day.

(5) Alcohol at competitions or performances.

(a) A Cadet competing on a USMA team or club is considered on duty at the time of the

competition.

(b) Cadets will not drink alcohol within eight (8) hours prior to, or during, any event in which a

USMA team or club is competing or performing regardless of the venue.

competitions or performances.

(6) Trip Sections.

(a) All trip sections will abide by the guidelines for alcohol consumption listed above based on

standing and class.

(b) Third and 4CL Cadets are not authorized to consume alcohol on trip sections at any time.

accordance with their own policies, or as necessitated by the type of trip/event.

(d) Directorates may not loosen standards without an exception to policy (ETP) request

routed through the undersigned for approval.

(e) Trip section Officers in Charge (OICs), Officer Representatives (ORs), and Cadets in

Charge (CICs) are responsible and accountable for improper conduct of Cadets on trip sections.

(f) OIC/ORs will restrict alcohol consumption based upon official duty requirements and retain

the right to restrict alcohol consumption for the trip, if deemed necessary.

(g) OIC/ORs will review the policy with all Cadets prior to departing for the Trip Section.

(7) Individual Advanced Development (IAD) Training, Cadet Troop Leader Training (CTLT),

and Semester Abroad Programs.

(a) Cadets on all IAD training, CTLT, and Semester Abroad opportunities may consume

alcohol while involved in the program or training.

(b) Cadets must still be 21 years of age to drink per Army regulations and policies, regardless

of any local or regional law that states otherwise.

(d) Additionally, Cadets on these developmental opportunities will abide by the

restrictions/prohibitions, rules, and policies outlined by the department, directorate, agency,

school, and/or unit responsible for that training or program, in addition to this policy.

(e) It is the Cadet’s responsibility to know the laws, regulations, rules, and policies that apply

to them at any given time and seek clarification if they are unsure.

13-5. First Class Club (FCC) Rules and Authorized Patrons

a. The FCC is a 1CL Cadet only venue. The Commandant of Cadets maintains the authority

to change the authorized patrons and rules of use at any time.

b. Other Authorized Patrons of the FCC.

(1) Non-Cadets are authorized admission to the FCC only when accompanied by a Cadet

who has authorized access, or during special events, as approved by the Commandant of

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Cadets.

(2) Cadets must sign all guests into the ID Check desk and are responsible for the behavior of

their guests.

(3) Non-Cadets may be asked to leave the premises, in the event of unruly behavior, by the

Cadet Guards and/or the FCC manager.

(4) The FCC manager reserves the right to refuse service to any patron in the FCC.

c. Special Events at the FCC.

(1) Cadets, staff, and faculty may request use of the facility outside of normal operating hours

for meetings or special events through the Directorate of Cadet Activities.

(2) The Commandant of Cadets may approve special events in the FCC, during which non-

Cadets may be authorized to use the FCC.

Special events will be requested through the Director of Cadet Activities for approval by the

Commandant. Examples of special events may include the Army West Point Football Coach’s radio

show, Army West Point televised national sporting events, USMA Class Reunion events, events

associated with command-sponsored conferences, and other West Point public events. These events will

be conducted outside of normal operating hours, when possible.

d. 1CL Club Conference Room Use.

(1) Cadets may request the use of the FCC Conference Room for company, club, and

personal events.

(2) All requests must be approved by the FCC Manager.

13-6. Enforcement

a. See CGR SOP for enforcement requirements related duties.

b. The BTO also withholds the authority to close establishments for limited periods of time in

the event of elevated and/or egregious alcohol related misconduct by a cadet.

c. All violations of this policy letter involving suspected and/or confirmed consumption of

alcohol may result in an automatic command referral by the Company TAC Officer to the Army’s

Substance Use Disorder Clinical Care (SUDCC) services.

13-7. Alcohol At Unit Events

a. General.

(1) The Regimental TAC Officer is the approving authority to consume alcohol at unit social

functions (i.e. company dining-ins, wine tastings, or mixology classes) but must remain in

compliance with all specifications within this Chapter.

(2) If a Cadet does not have a Regimental TAC Officer, approval authority rests with the BTO.

(3) Approval for events outside of the specifications in this Chapter is withheld by the BTO.

(4) The purchase and transport of alcohol in support of these events requires Company TAC

Officer approval.

(5) All requests to consume, purchase, and transport alcohol for use in a unit social function

will be written in accordance with regimental requirements and processes.

(6) Once approved in writing, as outlined above, the identified Cadets may take the approved

memorandum to the on-post Shoppette and purchase the alcohol specified in the memorandum

in support of the unit event. The on-post Shoppette is the only approved location to purchase

alcohol for unit functions.

(7) Cadets transporting alcohol purchased for unit events will ensure they proceed directly

from the point of purchase at the Shoppette back to the company area. The Company TAC

Team is responsible for receipt and storage of the alcohol until the event if the event is not

immediately to follow. Cadets are only authorized to transport alcohol in their registered vehicle

and are not permitted to borrow another Cadet’s vehicle for the purposes of purchasing and

transporting alcohol.

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(8) Any residual alcohol remaining after the unit event will be taken into the custody and

control of the Company TAC Team for appropriate disposal and/or storage.

b. Exception to Policy

(1) On the rare occasion that an ETP is required, requests for consideration will be submitted

in accordance with AR 25-50 (Preparing and Managing Correspondence) , in memorandum

format, through the appropriate departments and subordinate authorities.

(2) The BTO is the approval authority for all exceptions to this policy.

(3) CICs must submit an ETP to the BTO no later than 15 days prior to the event and include

the following considerations:

(a) The specific time(s), date(s), location(s), and reason(s) that alcohol will be consumed

(open ended timelines will not be accepted).

(b) Risk reduction control measures outlined for the event.

A roster of any Cadets that are not in good standing, flagged, deficient in any pillar, and/or have had

previous alcohol-related boards that are NOT eligible to consume alcohol at the event, regardless of

whether the ETP is approved.

(d) CICs of an educational trip (i.e. academic trip section or AIADs) that submit an ETP will

adhere to the additional guidance issued through the applicable policies and procedures

outlined by the Dean’s Directorate. The ETP will also route through the trip section OIC for

their recommendation, prior to reaching the office of the BTO.

Chapter 14

Standard Privileges, Passes, and Leave

14-1. Purpose

To outline policy, procedures, and authorizations associated with privileges for all personnel

assigned to the United States Corps of Cadets (USCC).

14-2. Definitions

a. A privilege is a special advantage available to individual Cadets. Privileges are earned and

are usually commensurate with rank.

b. Pass. Pass is a privilege defined as an authorization for Cadets to depart the installation

and the Academy and is typically no longer than three (3) days.

c. Leave. Leave is defined as an authorization for cadets to remain away from the Academy

for an extended period of time, usually greater than four (4) days. Leave occurs six times per

academic year for a Cadet: Thanksgiving, winter, spring, and summer IAW USMA 1-1.

d. Immediate Family Members are defined as: Parents (Stepparents), Brothers/Sisters

(Stepbrother/Sister), Only living blood relative, person in loco parentis [IAW AR 600-8-10].

e. Extended Family Members are defined as: a Grandparent (Not in loco parentis),

Aunt/Uncle, Cousin, Niece/Nephew, Fiancé/Fiancée, Friend [IAW AR 600-8-10]

14-3. Cadet Eligibility

a. Cadets are eligible for privileges, passes, and leave if they maintain good standing and are

proficient in the academic, military, and physical program areas. If a Cadet is deficient in any of

the three Academy Program Areas, in conduct, or in character, they will lose all privileges and

be flagged immediately in the Academy Management System (AMS) to reflect the deficiency.

The term deficient refers to a snapshot in time of a Cadet’s performance over the course of a

semester. It is the responsibility of a Cadet to know whether they are in deficient status and

clarify with their Company TAC Team if there is any ambiguity. Cadets are considered deficient

when:

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(1) Placed on probation or conditioned status by the Academic Board for one or multiple

deficiencies of the Academy Program Areas (academic, military, and physical).

(2) A failing grade is posted (Academic, Military, or Physical) at the current time that Cadets

are requesting privileges.

(3) They fail, either through performance or failure to report without a valid excuse, the most

recent Indoor Obstacle Course Test (IOCT).

(4) They fail to meet Army Height/Weight and body fat percentages in accordance with AR

600-9 (The Army Body Composition Program) .

(5) They receive an Article10 under the Cadet Disciplinary Code (CDC). Cadets are

considered deficient until completion of the entire punishment to include restriction, withdrawal

of privileges, and tours served.

(6) They fail to meet performance standards as outlined in Chapter 16-5.

(7) Enrolled in the Special Leader Development Program.

b. Deficient cadets immediately lose all privileges. This includes, but is not limited to:

(1) Operating a personally owned vehicle

(2) Pass

(3) Off-post privileges (OPPs)

(4) Walking privileges

(5) Voluntary extracurricular trip section privileges

(6) The wear of Black and Gold attire and/or civilian clothes, as applicable.

c. Cadets that are flagged in AMS are ineligible for favorable actions, to include privileges,

IAW USCC Regulation 350-1. See Chapter 4, USCC Regulation 351-1 located on USMA G5

Publications Library page for guidance on flagging procedures and exceptions to policy approval

authorities.

d. Cadets/Midshipman attending USMA as part of the Service Academy Exchange Program

will adhere to the respective class privileges of USMA Cadets. They are not authorized the

privileges of their home Academy. Written ETPs are not required for special passes, extensions

to chargeable pass, or pass/leave under emergency conditions, but will be submitted as

specified above in the AMS.

14-4. Standards of Performance, Probation, and Conditioned Statuses

The following paragraphs outline the standards of performance cadets must maintain in each of

the academy programs to remain proficient and in good standing:

a. Academic. Academic probation is a result of a Cadet's performance throughout one or

more complete terms. This may be the result of a single course failure, multiple-course failures,

Academic Performance Score - Term (APST) falling below Performance Evaluation Goal (PEG)

point, or Academic Performance Score - Cumulative (APSC) falling below PEG point. PEG

points by term and class are in the USMA Academic Program (Red Book) located on USMA G5

Publications Library page. The Academic Board may place Cadets who fail to meet minimum

requirements in their academic coursework on academic probation. The Dean’s Directorate is

the lead agency in identifying Cadets who fall within the scope of being placed on probation

status.

b. Military. Cadets are considered conditioned in the Military Program for failing to meet

Military Performance Score - Cumulative (MPSC) PEG points for their class and term or if they

receive an MD grade of F for the term. Conditioned is a status resulting from a Cadet's

performance across one or more complete terms in the Military Program; Cadets are placed in a

conditioned status by the Academic Board. MPSC is calculated on an annual basis upon the

completion of Term 2. PEG points by term and class are listed in USMA Military Program

(Greenbook) located on USMA G5 Publications Library page. Cadets in a conditioned status for

military performance are not considered deficient but are not eligible for privileges.

c. Physical. Cadets are considered conditioned in the Physical Program for failing to meet

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Physical Program Score - Cumulative (PPSC) PEG points for their class and term. Conditioned

is a status resulting from a Cadet's performance across one or more complete terms in the

Physical Program; Cadets are placed in a conditioned status by the Academic Board. PEG

points by term and class are listed in the USMA Physical Program (Whitebook) located on

USMA G5 Publications Library page. Cadets in a conditioned status for physical performance

are not considered deficient but are not eligible for privileges.

14-5. Privilege Reinstatement.

a. In general, privilege reinstatement authority is retained by the authority level that

withdrew, sanctioned, and initiated the flag.

Privilege reinstatement for cadets with an ongoing deficiency will be temporary in nature bounded to a

specific event, location, and reason for the request. Cadets may not request full reinstatement of

privileges until the deficiency has been remediated at the next snapshot in time (i.e. next graded period,

next IOCT, etc).

b. Privilege reinstatement requests will be in writing, in accordance with AR 25-50, to the

approval authority no later than 7 days from the requested reinstatement date.

c. Absent a request for an exception to policy, privilege reinstatement is effective on the date

the flag is removed in AMS.

14-6. Pass and Leave Privileges Commensurate with Cadet Rank

a. Leave.

(1) Definition. See Chapter 14-2.

(2) Eligibility. All cadets are eligible for leave regardless of standing, but deficient Cadets may

have leave curtailed under certain circumstances. Cadets will not purchase tickets for travel

arrangements without receiving approval of their leave request by the appropriate approval

authority.

(3) Accountability. All cadets remaining at USMA during a leave period will attend morning

and evening in-person accountability formations.

(4) Roles and Responsibilities

(a) BTO.

(1) Withholds the authority to deny cadets from taking leave during the block periods listed

above.

(2) Serves as the final approval authority for all exceptions to policy (ETP) withheld at brigade

level, as outlined above.

(b) Regimental Tactical Officer.

(1) Approval authority for Cadet emergency leave, emergency pass, and special pass.

(2) Requesting Privileges Outside of Prescribed Times, Locations. RTOs maintain the

approval authority for Cadets in good standing seeking to take privileges during a time, to a

location, and/or in a manner not in compliance with USMA, USCC, and BTD regulations,

policies, and/or procedures. For example, any Cadet that requests to take pass during F, A,

weekend when there is a conflict with their place of duty.

(1) Serves as the final approval authority for all exceptions to policy withheld at company, as

outlined above.

(2) TACs will vet and approve all standard leave requests in AMS.

(3) Enforce accountability and sign-out/sign-in procedures IAW the Cadet SOP.

(5) Leave Periods.

(a) Thanksgiving Leave.

(1) Cadets are authorized to take leave after their last duty prior to the holiday and until recall

formation on the Sunday after the holiday.

(b) Winter Leave.

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(1) Cadets are authorized to take leave after their last Term-End Examination (TEE) until

recall formation on the prescribed last day of the leave period.

(2) Cadets are not authorized to reschedule TEEs for the explicit purpose of facilitating a

change of leave dates. (Valid reasons for TEE schedule change are outlined by the Directorate

of the Dean and approved by the Company TAC Officer).

(1) Cadet Corporals and higher are authorized to take leave after their last duty on the first

Friday of Spring Leave until recall formation on the prescribed last day of the leave period.

(2) Cadet Privates (to include Cadet’s that have been turned back to the Plebe class), are

authorized to take leave after the last duty of Plebe Parent Weekend until recall formation on

the prescribed last day of Spring Leave.

(d) Summer Leave.

(1) Cadets are authorized to take leave after the graduation ceremony, in between summer

training requirements, and until recall formation on the first Sunday of reorganization week.

(2) The BTO is the approval authority for any cadet schedule that has less than two weeks of

leave over the Summer Leave period.

(e) Graduation and Reorganization Week Leave.

(1) Graduation and reorganization weeks are duty weeks. The expectation is that all Cadets

will be present for duty unless otherwise engaged in Cadet summer training (CST)

requirements.

(2) RTOs are the approval authority for leave during these periods on a case-by-case basis

for reasons related to once in a lifetime events (weddings, funerals, graduations, etc).

(3) Lack of leave during the summer due to non-mandatory summer training requirements is

not considered a valid reason for requesting graduation leave.

(4) Cadets requesting leave during these periods will submit the request in writing, in

accordance with AR 25-50 (Preparing and Managing Correspondence) , to the approval

authority no later than 01 May of that graduation year.

(f) Emergency Leave.

(1) Cadets are authorized emergency leave IAW AR 600-8-10 (Leaves and Passes) , Chap. 6.

(2) During the academic year, Cadets will submit emergency leave (special pass) requests

through AMS.

(3) During CST, Cadets will submit emergency leave requests IAW AR 600-8-10 (Leaves and

Passes) Chapt. 6.

(4) The RTO is the approving authority for emergency leave and special pass. Emergency

Leave is appropriate for the following situations:

(a) A member of the household or immediate family has died.

(b) Cadet’s presence would contribute to the welfare of a dying member of the household or

immediate family.

Family imposes a demand on the Cadet that must be met immediately and cannot be

accomplished from the duty station or by any other means.

(d) The Cadet’s failure to return home places a severe or unusual hardship on the Cadet, his

or her household, or immediate Family.

(6) Leave Procedure.

(a) Cadets requesting leave for any period listed above must sign up electronically within

AMS. The Cadet chain of command will recommend approval or disapproval and forward to the

TAC team for review and final approval or disapproval. Cadets are not authorized to miss

classes, formations, and/or mandatory TAPS on their own accord to depart on leave early.

(b) Prior to signing out, each cadet must check to determine if his or her leave was approved.

For travel outside of the United States, cadets must submit OCONUS paperwork requirements

IAW USMA G3 OCONUS guidance and process. Final approval authority for OCONUS leave is

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dependent on the location of leave.

Cadets can only sign out on leave between 0520hrs and TAPS. Cadets are not authorized to

reschedule classes, projects, labs, and/or exams to accommodate personal itineraries. Cadets

may take leave after completion of duty on a trip section, only if he or she obtains prior

permission from both the trip OIC and the TAC. Cadets are not authorized to join a trip section

from leave status.

(d) Return. Leave terminates NLT 1930 hrs or at recall formation, whichever is first. Once a

cadet returns from leave to the CPRA, they must immediately sign in on AMS.

b. Pass.

(1) Definition. See Chapter 14-2.

(2) Authorities.

(a) BTO

(1) Serves as the final approval authority for all ETPs withheld at the brigade level, as outlined

above.

(b) Regimental Tactical Officers (RTOs).

(1) Maintain the approval authority for cadets in good standing seeking to take privileges

during a time, to a location, and/or in a manner not in compliance with USMA, USCC, and BTD

regulations, policies, and/or procedures. For example, any cadet that requests to take pass

during A or F weekend when there is a conflict with their place of duty.

(2) Serve as the final approval authority for all ETPs and types of passes, as outlined above.

(1) Serve as the final approval authority for all standard pass (On B Weekends Only) and

leave requests in AMS.

(2) Award and vet all performance and spirit pass requests in AMS.

(3) Enforce proper sign-out and sign-in procedures in accordance with this Chapter.

(3) Types Of Passes.

(a) Routine Pass.

(1) Eligible Cadets are authorized routine passes.

(2) A routine pass is defined as the authorization to depart West Point for a period of up to

three days. Cadets on pass are not authorized in the barracks area between TAPs and 0520 on

any night and are not authorized to sleep in the barracks if signed out on pass.

(3) Cadets are expected to return from pass NLT recall formation.

(b) Performance Pass.

(1) A performance pass is an award given to a Cadet by their TAC for exemplary performance

in any one of the four pillars: academic, physical, military, and character.

(2) They are not automatic and are intended to reward outstanding performance.

(1) A spirit pass is a non-chargeable pass that authorizes Cadets to depart the Academy on

pass in conjunction with a duty requirement of supporting a designated Army West Point

sporting event during the same trip.

(2) Spirit passes cannot be taken as a personal pass and must be taken as part of, and linked

to, a specified Army West Point event.

(d) Religious Retreat Pass.

(1) A religious pass is for attending spiritual retreats or observance of other major religious

events requiring a Cadet to be continuously absent from class or duty.

(2) Cadets are authorized to attend one (1) religious weekend retreat or attend religious

worship or holiday away from the United States Military Academy per semester.

(e) Special Pass or Extension to a Chargeable Pass.

(1) Cadets must submit a Special Pass/Extension to a Chargeable Pass when, for personal

reasons, they will miss any duties or training time as outlined in USMA REG 1-1 located on

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USMA G5 Publications Library page.

(2) The Cadet requests the pass electronically through the pass request system immediately

upon receipt of the information (for Special Passes, the request must be submitted NLT 15

calendar days prior to the desired date of the pass).

Electronic requests are routed to a Cadet's instructors, department heads, and the Office of the Dean for

concurrence.

(3) If the cadet will not miss any academic classes or activities, or when time is critical (e.g.

for Emergency Leave Pass or Pass Under Emergency Conditions), the TAC or RTO may

approve the request before these recommendations are filed.

(f) Special Pass Under Emergency Conditions.

(1) A pass that may be granted to cadets when a serious situation arises involving an

extended family member such as a Grandparent (Not in loco parentis), Aunt/Uncle, Cousin,

Niece/Nephew, Fiancé/Fiancée, Friend IAW AR 600-8-10 (Leaves and Passes) that does not

meet the criteria for Army emergency leave status.

(2) This pass category serves as the alternative to the Army's Ordinary Leave status, which is

not available to cadets.

(3) The pass is requested by the cadet, recommended for approval by the TAC, and approved

by the RTO in the AMS system.

(4) This special pass does not count against the cadet's base pass allocation.

(5) Special passes may not be used as a mechanism to expedite LOA departure.

(g) TEE Leave. TEE Leave is a privilege to allow for Cadets to take time off prior to, during,

and after Term End Examinations. There is no radius limit on TEE Leave. Company TAC

Officers/NCOs serve as the final approval authority for all standard pass and leave requests in

AMS.

(1) Prior to TEE Week. Cadets may depart on leave following the completion of their last duty

as determined by Company TAC Officers the Friday before TEE Week.

(2) During TEE Week. Cadets must return NLT 1 TEE Period before their next TEE (ex: if a

Cadet has a Thursday night TEE, the Cadet must be back before the start of the Thursday

afternoon TEE).

(3) After Final TEE. Cadets may also depart after the completion of their last TEE with

approval from their TAC Officer and return no later than recall formation the Sunday before

Graduation Week.

(4) Eligibility. Only cadets in good standing are eligible for pass. Cadets are authorized pass

commensurate with the privileges afforded to their current rank. Cadets in good standing are

authorized routine, performance, and spirit passes with the approval of their TAC Team. Cadets

may take pass after completion of duty on a trip section, only if he or she obtains prior

permission from both the trip OIC and their TAC Team. Cadets are not allowed to join a trip

section from pass.

(5) Driving Radius. Cadets are authorized driving privileges within 150 miles of West Point for

pass. TACs are the approval authority for ETPs beyond that radius.

(6) Procedures.

(a) The Cadet chain of command will recommend approval or disapproval and forward to the

TAC for review and final approval or disapproval. Prior to signing out, each Cadet must check to

determine if his or her pass was approved.

(7) Departure. Cadets may only depart after all mandatory and required duties are complete.

Cadets can only sign out on leave between 0520hrs and TAPS. Cadets are not authorized to

reschedule classes, projects, labs, and/or exams to accommodate personal itineraries.

(a) A Weekend. Cadets are authorized to take privileges IAW with their class after their last

duty on an A weekend. The Friday night of an A Weekend is an official evening study period

(ESP) regardless of whether cadets have another duty requirement on Saturday. The cadet

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chain of command is still in charge of unit actions and designated unit leadership must be

present at all requirements.

(b) B Weekend. Cadets are authorized to depart on pass after last duty on Friday but no

earlier than completion of the noon meal in the Cadet Mess Hall.

game and the singing of the Alma Mater. Cadet Officers are authorized to depart on OPPs or

pass after last duty on Friday of an F Weekend. Cadet Officers on OPPs on the Friday of an F

weekend must return by TAPS that evening. Cadet Officers on pass on the Friday before a

football game must return and sign-in NLT 1 hour prior to first duty on Saturday morning. For all

Cadets, F Weekends become a B Weekend at the end of the football game.

(8) Return. Privileges terminate NLT 1930 hrs or at recall formation, whichever is first. Once a

cadet returns from pass to the CPRA, they must immediately sign in on AMS. Exceptions to this

policy must be written to the approval authority IAW USCC Regulation 351-1, Chapter 4 located

on USMA G5 Publications Library page.

14-7. Walking Privileges

a. Local Walking Privileges. The limits for Local walking privileges are defined by the following

boundaries: North – main post limits; South – Bear Mountain traffic circle (when on foot), Bear

Mountain Hotel and adjoining state park facilities (when traveling by vehicle); East – the Hudson

River; West – west side of 9W (Cadets may use establishments located directly on the west

side of 9W). The municipalities incorporated within walking privileges include the Village of

Highland Falls, the Town of Highlands, and the Village of Fort Montgomery.

b. Area Walking Privileges. Area Walking Privileges is defined as a 20 mi radius from West

Point used during special event weekends including but not limited to Affirmation Day and Plebe

Parent Weekend. The limits for Area walking privileges are defined by the following boundaries:

North – Buttermilk Falls Inn & Spa (West Side of Hudson) and Holiday Inn Express

Poughkeepsie (East Side of Hudson); South – Interstate 287; East –Interstate 84 and Interstate

684 Interchange; West – Town of Goshen.

14-8. Off-Post Privileges

a. Off-Post Privileges (OPPs). Cadets are required to remain within a 75-mile radius of West

Point while exercising OPPs and must be off the West Point military reservation.

b. OPPs may not be taken in conjunction with a leave or pass.

14-9. Uniform and Attire Authorizations

a. The table below prescribes the allowances for uniform and attire commensurate with class

rank. For more detailed descriptions on the proper wear and appearance of the uniforms and

attire below, see USCC PAM 670-1 located on USMA G5 Publications Library page.

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Class

First Class Cadets

(1CL)

Second Class Cadets

(2CL)

Third Class Cadets

(3CL)

Fourth Class Cadets

(4CL)

Locations

Departure/Return for Leave

CDT/CAS

B/G

S/D

Departure/Return for Pass

CDT/CAS

B/G

S/D

Departure/Return for OPPs

CDT/CAS

B/G

S/D

Departure/Return for Walking

Privileges

CDT/CAS

B/G

S/D

After Last duty or 1700hrs

(Whichever is Later) in CPRA

C/C

B/G; UOD;

APFU/CCFU

UOD; APFU/CCFU

Escorting

S/D

Chapel

B/G

S/D

Library

B/G

UOD

Academic Buildings (After last

duty)

B/G

UOD

Mess Hall (Weekends)

CDT/CAS

B/G; UOD

UOD

Thayer Hotel

CDT/CAS

B/G

S/D

First Class Club

CDT/CAS

Cow Club

CDT/CAS

West Point Club

CDT/CAS

B/G

S/D

Tailgates (Before Game)

UOD

Tailgates (After Game)

CDT/CAS

B/G

S/D

PX/Commissary/Class Six

CDT/CAS

B/G; UOD

S/D

Bowling Alley

CDT/CAS

B/G; APFU

APFU

Golf Course/Ski Slope

CDT/CAS

APFU

Staff/Faculty/Sponsor Residence

CDT/CAS

B/G

S/D

USMA Optional Sporting Events

CDT/CAS

UOD

1. Definitions: S/D-Seasonal Dress; UOD-Uniform of the Day; B/G: Black and Gold; CDT/CAS-Cadet Casual; C/C-Civilian

Casual; APFU/CCFU: Army Physical Fitness Uniform/Corps of Cadets Fitness Uniform

2. All uniforms listed above reflect a minimum uniform standard. If a Cadet cannot meet the minimum standard or

has two concurrent situations (i.e. on leave but informally escorting someone) they will dress up in next Uniform

by Class Privilege . Order of precedence from lowest to highest standard: APFU, C/C or CDT/CAS (as per class

privileges), B/G, UOD (AFC or ACU), Seasonal Dress, Full Dress

3. First-Class Cadets, as well as second semester Second Class Cadets will maintain at least one business attire outfit.

4. Uniform of Day (UOD) is always authorized for specific areas listed above (w/ exception to per invitation events) and at

optional sporting events. Cadets will not deviate from the UOD (example OCP instead of AFC)

5. Golf Course: Each golfer is expected to dress in a manner considered appropriate to the standards of a collegiate golf

course. Here are a few guidelines to follow: Cadets are allowed to play in the Gym Alpha uniform; Clothing with obscene,

offensive, suggestive or derogatory statements is not permitted; Shirts for men must have sleeves; Beachwear or gym

clothing are not permitted; Cut-off jeans or any clothing with holes or tears in them are not permitted; The use of golf

shoes or tennis shoes is required, and only soft spikes are allowed on the golf course. Absolutely no metal spikes are

allowed; Sandals or flip-flops are not allowed; Any other footwear, which might cause damage to the course, is not

allowed.

Figure 14-1: Authorized Attire by Location and Class

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Chapter 15

Privileges by Class Weekend or Event

15-1. General

In general, class weekends and associated class weekend events are mandatory events for

cadets, unless excused by an approved trip section or through an exception to policy with

Commandant approval. This includes banquets, shows, and receiving lines as planned for

during the respective weekend.

(1) During class weekends, cadets are only authorized to escort guests in the Cadet Barracks

Restricted Area directly to the Mess Hall for the Banquet and escort them out of the Cadet

Barracks Restricted Area at the conclusion of the Banquet. Guests are not authorized in any

other part of the Cadet Barracks Restricted Area except the mess hall for the banquet, unless

there are specific allowances made for additional visitations approved for the purposes of the

class weekend (e.g. Plebe-Parent Weekend events that authorize guest visitation in the Cadet

Barracks Restricted Area.)

(2) Prior to departure, cadets must sign out IAW their company sign out procedures and IAW

USCC REG 600-20 and this pamphlet.

(3) Any privileges request by the Corps of Cadets in addition to those outlined below will

be submitted by the First Captain to the BTO.

(4) For cadets serving punishment whose punishment is temporarily suspended, disciplinary

tours, restriction, and loss of privileges for those cadets will resume on the Monday following the

class weekend IAW the published disciplinary tours schedule.

(5) The paragraphs below describe the privileges afforded to cadets in good standing or those

cadets who receive an exception to policy as described in the next paragraph.

b. Deficient Cadets and Exceptions to policy for Class Weekend Privileges.

(1) IAW USCC Regulation 351-1, cadets who are actively flagged are not considered to be in

good standing, and are ineligible for favorable personnel actions, to include privileges.

(2) (1) IAW USCC Regulation 351-1, exceptions to the restrictions below may be granted

by the Tactical Officer who is superior to the Tactical Officer who initiated the flag.

(3) ETPs should be routed through the chain of command in memorandum format to the

appropriate approval authority.

15-2. Acceptance Day

c. Privileges for all cadets are not authorized until after completion of the Acceptance Day

Parade on Saturday.

a. 1CL – 3CL Cadets have normal weekend privileges IAW the type of weekend. 1CL-3CL

Cadets will return for recall formation on the Sunday of Acceptance Day Weekend.

b. 4CL Cadets will be afforded Area Walking Privileges for the remainder of the weekend after

the Acceptance Day parade and must return NLT 30 minutes prior to TAPS that Saturday

evening. Required seasonal uniform for 4CL Cadets and standard sign out procedures remain

in effect.

c. On Sunday, 4CL Cadets may depart on Area Walking Privileges NET 0520 and must return

for recall formation.

15-3. Plebe Parent Weekend

a. 1CL-3CL Cadets have normal privileges IAW the type of weekend and IAW Spring Break

departure procedures.

b. From the Friday to Sunday during Plebe-Parent Weekend, 4CL Cadets are authorized Area

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Walking Privileges as outlined below and during the following times:

(1) The Friday leading into Plebe-Parent Weekend from 1630 to 30 minutes prior to TAPS,

when they must be signed into the barracks.

(2) The Saturday of Plebe-Parent Weekend Parade, when released after M14 rifle turn in until

1530 that Saturday afternoon.

(3) The Saturday of Plebe-Parent Weekend, after the dinner/banquet and any receiving lines

from 2030 until 30 minutes prior to TAPS, when they must be signed into the barracks.

c. Room standards are PMI from the Friday of Plebe-Parent Weekend until the Sunday of

Plebe-Parent Weekend and must remain in PMI before departing for Spring Leave.

d. 4CL Cadets are authorized 'Fall out' from on the Friday of Plebe Parent Weekend at 1345

until the Sunday of Plebe-Parent Weekend at 0800, suspending 4CL Conduct expectations

outlined within this pamphlet for that time period.

e. 4CL Cadets conduct all Duty Officer responsibilities and CGR duties for the weekend

beginning Friday at 0600hrs until Sunday at TAPS, except during mandatory Plebe-Parent

Weekend events.

(1) Class Officer and Company Ring and Crest Reps will be exempt from conduct all Duty

Officer responsibilities and CGR duties for the weekend.

f. The uniform for Plebe-Parent Weekend will be prescribed by the Plebe Brigade

Commander.

(1) The uniform for the banquet is Full Dress over the seasonal required pants.

(2) The uniform for escorting is IAW USCC REG 600-20 and the provisions outlined in the

pamphlet.

(3) The uniform for the parade is Full Dress Under Arms, but will upgrade to Long Overcoat

Under Arms pending a weather call on Friday.

g. Departure for Spring Leave. 4CL Cadets departing on Spring Leave may depart West Point

once approved by their Company TAC Team on the Sunday of Plebe-Parent weekend when the

weekend is aligned with Spring Break.

h. 4CL Cadets will depart and return from Spring Leave in Dress Gray.

i. 4CL Cadets will return from Spring Leave and be present at recall formation.

j. Exceptions to departure and return times are reserved at the Regimental Tactical Officer

level.

15-4. Yearling Winter Weekend

a. 3CL Cadets are authorized to take a non-chargeable pass for the duration of Yearling

Winter Weekend. Cadets must be present for mandatory weekend events, and, when applicable

for OPPs or walking privileges, must be signed in for TAPS.

b. 3CL Cadets are excused from recall formation on the Sunday Yearling Winter Weekend. All

cadets must be signed into their barracks room by TAPs that evening.

c. Civilian casual will be authorized for 3CL Cadets beginning on the Friday of Yearling Winter

Weekend at 1630 until the following Sunday at TAPS.

d. PMI is authorized for al 3CL Cadets from the Wednesday preceding Yearling Winter

Weekend through the following Sunday of that weekend.

e. 3CL Cadets do not have to occupy the CCQ Desk for the weekend beginning Friday at

0600hrs until Sunday at TAPS. 2CL Cadets conduct CCQ duties beginning Friday at 0600hrs

until Sunday at TAPS.

f. The uniform for the banquet is Full Dress over gray.

15-5. 500 th Night

a. All 2CL Cadets are granted a non-chargeable pass from the Friday to Sunday of 500 th

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Night Weekend.

b. All 2CL Cadets are excused from recall formation the Sunday of 500 th Night Weekend.

c. 1CL Cadets conduct all Duty Officer responsibilities and CGR duties for the weekend

beginning Friday at 0600hrs until Sunday at TAPS.

d. For the 500 th Night Weekend Friday to Sunday, 2CL Cadets are authorized to take a non-

chargeable pass, off-post privileges (OPPs), and walking privileges. 2CL Cadets must be

present for mandatory weekend events, and, when applicable for OPPs or walking privileges,

must be signed in for TAPS.

15-6. Ring Weekend

a. Any large-scale safety violations during Ring Weekend events result in an immediate loss

of all privileges for the Corps of Cadets (i.e., walking privileges, OPPs, etc.). This is to promote

inclusion and the mental well-being of all 1CL Cadets during this once-in-a- lifetime event.

b. 2CL- 4CL Cadets have normal weekend privileges IAW the type of weekend. 2CL-4CL

Cadets will return for recall formation on the Sunday of Ring Weekend.

c. All 1CL Cadets are authorized to take a non-chargeable pass, off-post privileges (OPPs),

and walking privileges. 1CL Cadets must be present for mandatory events and, when applicable

for OPPs or walking privileges, TAPS.

d. All 1CL Cadets are excused from recall formation on the Sunday of Ring Weekend. All

cadets must be signed into their barracks room by TAPs that evening.

e. Underclass Cadets in good standing who have a family member that is a 1CL Cadet

receiving their ring are excused from weekend training and allowed to take OPPs or walking

privileges with their respective family member, but must return for recall formation on Sunday.

f. All 1CL Cadets may operate their own POV regardless of current or impending infractions

unless the infraction imposes a risk to the wellness and safety of the cadet or others on the

road.

g. 2CL Cadets conduct all Duty Officer responsibilities and CGR duties for the weekend

beginning Friday at 0600hrs until Sunday at TAPS.

15-7. 100 th Night

a. All 1CL Cadets are excused from recall formation on the Sunday of 100 th Night Weekend.

1CL Cadets must be signed in at TAPS.

b. The Guidon, FCC, and West Point Club will be reserved for 1CL

Cadets for the duration of 100 th Night Weekend.

c. 2CL Cadets conduct all Duty Officer responsibilities and CGR duties for the weekend

beginning Friday at 0600hrs until Sunday at TAPS.

d. The uniform for 100th Night Banquet is ‘formal attire’, shown in Enclosure 2.

e. Guest Restrictions.

(1) No guests outside of the United States Military Academy are authorized to attend

the 100th Night Banquet.

(2) 1CL Cadets are authorized ‘2CL Cadet Guests’ for the 100th Night Banquet and

Show.

(3) Only 2CL Cadets are authorized due to the consumption of alcoholic beverages

at the 100th Night Banquet.

f. 2CL Cadets attending the 100th Night Banquet may wear formal attire.

Chapter 16

Cadet Summer Training Privileges

A privilege is a special advantage available to individual cadets, which is earned. Deficient

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cadets immediately lose all privileges.

a. Reference Table 16-8: CST Privilege Matrix for a consolidated list of Cadet privileges

commensurate with CST Status.

b. Definitions for the following statuses are per appropriate BTD Policy Letter and per class

privileges: Leave, Pass, Walking Privileges, Off Post Privilege, On Post Facilities, Civilian

Clothes, Alcohol Consumption, Tobacco Use.

c. For cadets on AIAD, this policy applies only for AIADs that are based out of the CPRA and

are considered ADCON to SGR as members of the “Transient” population.

d. CST Cadre, CST Trainee, Transient (UQR/MED Holds), AIAD, and PIAD ETPs will be

approved by the BTO.

e. The only leave authorized for CST Trainees is emergency leave approved by the BTO thru

the detail Regimental Tactical Officer and the Director of the Department of Military Instruction

(THRU DMI6 only for CFT, CBT, CLDT, and Air Assault). CST Cadre will be approved by the

detail Regimental Tactical Officer. Any Cadets that miss training may be at risk of being

dropped from the detail.

f. Special Passes requested by CST Trainees (i.e. attending sibling’s graduation, weddings,

funerals, etc) will be approved by BTO thru the detail Regimental Tactical Officer and the

Director of the Department of Military Instruction (THRU DMI6 only for CFT, CBT, CLDT, and Air

Assault). CST Cadre will be approved by the detail Regimental Tactical Officer. Any Cadets that

miss training may be at risk of being dropped from the detail.

g. Air Assault failures/drops or any other CST drops (medical or admin drops) that are

assigned to SGR for the remainder of their scheduled AASLT detail timeline will fall under the

CST Trainee privileges outlined below. Air Assault and CST drops or failures will be adjudicated

with BTO approval on a case by case basis regarding the remainder of their summer schedule.

h. All ETPs will be submitted in writing, in memorandum format in accordance with AR 25-50,

to the specified approval authority no later than 3 business days prior to the requested

exception during CST. Written ETPs are not required for special passes, extensions to

chargeable pass, or pass/leave under emergency conditions.

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Cadet Status

Leave

Pass

Walking

Privs

Off Post

Privs

On Post

Facilities

Civilian

Clothes

Alcohol

Tobacco/

Nicotine

Use

CFT, CBT I, CBT II, CLDT, AASLT

Cadre

ETP

Trainee

ETP

Air Assault

ETP

SUMMER GARRISON REGIMENT (SGR)

Cadre

ETP

YES

Voluntary

STAP

ETP

TAC/REQ

YES

Mandatory

STAP

ETP

TAC/REQ

ETP

YES

Transient

(UQR/MED

Hold)

ETP

YES

Transient

(CFT II

Trainee Hold)

ETP

YES

Transient

(All Others)

ETP

YES

AIAD

ETP

TAC/REQ

YES

PIAD

ETP

TAC/REQ

ETP

YES

MIAD

ETP

TAC/REQ

YES

Approval authority IAW USCC Regulation 351-1, Chapter 4.

Civilian Clothes: If “Yes” will only be worn after the Duty Day.

“YES” that privilege is per appropriate policy letter.

“NO” that privilege is not authorized during CST by category.

“ETP” then an ETP must be approved by the appropriate level below.

Table 16-8: Cadet Summer Training Privileges Matrix

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Appendix A

Inspection Checklists

A-1. AMI Checklist

See USCC Pamphlet 420-1 Appendix A-1

A-2. Room Maintenance Checklist

See USCC Pamphlet 420-1 Appendix A-2

A-3. SAMI Checklist

See USCC Pamphlet 420-1 Appendix A-3

A-4. Common Area Checklist.

See USCC Pamphlet 420-1 Appendix A-4

A-5. Uniform & Haircut Inspection Checklist & In-Ranks Inspection Checklist

See below.

A–6. OCIE Checklist

See below.

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A-5. Uniform & Haircut Inspection & In Ranks Inspection Checklis t

COVER

CLEAN (GO/NO GO)

SATISFACTORY EMBLEM CONDITION (GO/NO GO)

PROPER FIT/PRESS (GO/NO GO)

RIBBONS/ INSIGNIAS

PROPER PLACEMENT (GO/NO GO)

CLEAN/SERVICEABLE (GO/NO GO)

SHIRT/COAT/JACKET

ID CARD (GO/NO GO)

ID TAGS (GO/NO GO)

CLEAN SHIRT (GO/NO GO)

PROPER PRESS (GO/NO GO)

BELT/BRASS

PROPER LENGTH (GO/NO GO)

CLEAN (GO/NO GO)

PROPER GIG LINE (GO/NO GO)

BUCKLE (SHINED, NOT SCRATCHED, ETC.) (GO/NO GO)

TROUSERS

PROPER FIT (GO/NO GO)

CLEAN (GO/NO GO)

PROPER PRESS (NO WRINKLES) (GO/NO GO)

SHOES

SHINED (NOT DIRTY/SCUFFED) (GO/NO GO)

SERVICEABLE (GO/NO GO)

HYGIENE

PROPER HAIRCUT (GO/NO GO)

PROPER SHAVE (GO/NO GO)

NOSE/EAR HAIR KEPT (GO/NO GO)

FOUL/UNPLEASANT ODOR (BREATH, UNIFORM, ETC.) (GO/NO GO)

FINGERNAILS (CLEAN, PROPER LENGTH/COLOR, ETC.) (GO/NO GO)

DRILL

PROPER FACING MOVEMENT (4CL ONLY) (GO/NO GO)

PROPER RIFLE DRILL (IN-RANKS ONLY) (GO/NO GO)

PROPER SABER DRILL (IN RANKS ONLY-1CL/SABER BEARS)

(GO/NO GO)

KNOWLEDGE (4CL ONLY)

1 st QUESTION (GO/NO GO)

2 nd QUESTION (GO/NO GO)

GO/NO GO

INSTRUCTIONS TO

INSPECTORS:

a. Inspectors will refer to

USCC Regulation 600-20 and

USCC Pamphlet 670-1 for

correct standards for each

inspection item.

b. This grading sheet is

based off discrepancies, so the

only things needed to be written

is the GO/NO GO.

c. If a Cadet fails any of

these inspection items, the fault

must be corrected by the

following formation. Haircuts

must be corrected by the next

duty day.

d. Use a ruler for all

measurements, do not eyeball.

e. Knowledge questions are

to be strictly from Army, USMA,

and USCC regulations to include

but are not limited to: USCC

Regulation 600-20, USCC

Pamphlet 600-20, USCC

Pamphlet 670-1, and USCC

Pamphlet 420-1.

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DATE:

COMPANY:

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NOMENCLATURE

AUTH

PCS ETS SIZE SERVICEABLE COMMENTS

B28123

BODY ARMOR: INTERCEPT

H53175

HELMET: ADYANCED COMB

C28472

COVER: HELMET CAMOUFL

J23458

JACKET WET WEATHER: E

T36205

TROUSERS EXTREME COLD

DA707G

PAD SET,SUSPENSION

PA4042

BRACKET LEVER

B13907

BAG BARRACKS: COTTON

B15825

BAG CLOTHING WATERPRO

C96536

CANTEEN WATER: PLASTI

F54817

CUP WATER CANTEEN: ST

DA0529

PONCHO, WET WEATHER

DA151M

HELMET

DA1556

ELBOW,PAD

DA1588

PAD, KNEE

DA6508

FIELD, BUTT, & BACKPA

DA650F

PACK,FRAME,MOLLE

DA6517

BELT,MOLDED WAIST

DA651E

BLADDER,HYDRATION S

DA6529

MAGAZINE POUCH, MOLLE

DA652Q

CARRIER HYDRATION 5

DA652Z

SHOULDER STRAPS,FRA

DA6545

CARRIER,ENTRENCHING

DA654J

PACK, PATROL MOLLE, L

DA654N

SLEEPING BAG ICW, MOD

DA655K

CARRIER,FIGHTING LO.

DA655V

SUSTAINMENT POUCH

DA6562

POUCH MAGAZINE, M4 TW

DA6563

POUCH, GRENADE

DA657E

PACK,ASSAULT,MOLLE

DA657S

BUCKLE.MALE SHOULDE

DA657W

LOAD LIFTER ATTACHM

DA6588

POUCH,CANTEEN-GENER

DA658H

POUCH MAGAZINE, M4 TH

DA658Z

BAG, PATROL, MODULAR

DA6593

POUCH,GRENADE,HAND

DA659E

STUFF SACK MODULAR SL

DA7019

STRAP ASSEMBLY,CHIN

M24944

MAT: SLEEPING SELF I

M37042

MAT SLEEPING: POLYETH

M60483

MODULAR SLEEP SYSTEM:

M95975

SCARF: NECKWEAR COTTO

MC20CH

INTRENCHING TOOLS, HA

NA4578

FIRST AID KIT, UNIVER

P17415

PONCHOWETWEATHE: C